sec.166Hearing procedures

### sec.166 Hearing procedures The power to make rules of court under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 includes power to make rules of court for appeals to Magistrates Courts under this Act. The procedure for an appeal to a Magistrates Court under this Act is to be— in accordance with the rules made under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 ; or in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by a magistrate. In deciding the appeal, the Magistrates Court— is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must observe natural justice; and may hear the appeal in court or chambers. (sec.166-ssec.1) The power to make rules of court under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 includes power to make rules of court for appeals to Magistrates Courts under this Act. (sec.166-ssec.2) The procedure for an appeal to a Magistrates Court under this Act is to be— in accordance with the rules made under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 ; or in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by a magistrate. (sec.166-ssec.3) In deciding the appeal, the Magistrates Court— is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must observe natural justice; and may hear the appeal in court or chambers. - (a) in accordance with the rules made under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 ; or - (b) in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by a magistrate. - (a) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and - (b) must observe natural justice; and - (c) may hear the appeal in court or chambers.