24Role of panel

24 Role of panel (1) The role of a panel appointed under section 23 is to conduct an inquiry for the purpose of re-assessing the suitability of a particular person or couple to adopt and, on completion of its inquiry, to make recommendations to the Minister as to whether or not the Minister's decision should be varied. (2) Subject to this section, the procedure for the conduct of the inquiry by a panel shall be as determined by the panel in each case. (3) In conducting an inquiry, a panel: (a) shall act without regard to technicalities and legal form; (b) is not bound by rules of evidence; and (c) may inform itself on any matter in such manner as it thinks fit, including the interviewing of a person who applied for the review. Part 3 Adoptions under this Act Division 4 Consents to adoptions Adoption of Children Act 1994 13