149Oral evidence usually given in public

#### 149 Oral evidence usually given in public (1) Subject to this section, the Panel is to take oral evidence in public. (2) Where the Panel is satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so, the Panel may direct that particular oral evidence, or oral evidence for the purposes of a particular review, is to be taken in private. (3) Where the Panel gives a direction under subsection (2), it may give directions as to the persons who may be present when the oral evidence is given.