The Immigration Appeal Tribunal does not have discretion, whether implied or otherwise, to admit new or further evidence without notice having first been given. The Rules explicitly required advance notice to be given, and nor was it proper for the tribunal itself to introduce evidence. The absence of a rule against such admission of evidence was not conclusive.
Citations:
Times 25-Nov-1999, Gazette 01-Dec-1999
Statutes:
Asylum (Appeals) Procedure Rules 1996 No 2070
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Immigration, Litigation Practice, Administrative
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.83275