New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

31 Hearings of Disciplinary Tribunal to be in private

• (1) Every hearing of the Disciplinary Tribunal must be held in private, unless an order is made under rule 33(1)(a) that the hearing be in public.

  (2) On application by any person, or on its own motion, the Disciplinary Tribunal may allow any person to attend a private hearing if the Disciplinary Tribunal is satisfied that it is desirable that the person attend the hearing, having regard to the interests of any person and to the public interest.

  (3) The Disciplinary Tribunal must deliberate in private as to its decision on a matter and as to any question arising in the course of a hearing.