38Procedure of Tribunal

38 Procedure of Tribunal (1) On the hearing of a matter, the Tribunal— (a) is not required to conduct itself in a formal manner; (b) is not bound by rules or practice as to evidence but may inform itself in relation to the matter in any manner that it thinks fit; (c) must give a party to the matter a reasonable opportunity to— (i) call or give evidence; (ii) examine, cross-examine or re-examine witnesses; (iii) make submissions to the Tribunal. (2) After hearing and determining an application (including an application for variation under section 60), the Tribunal must notify the applicant of its decision including details of— (a) the amount, if any, of assistance awarded; and S. 38(2)(ab) inserted by No. 54/2000 s. 13. (ab) where relevant, the category of act of violence that it was satisfied under section 8A was involved; and (b) the purpose or purposes for which the assistance is awarded; and (c) any conditions to which the award is subject; and (d) the person or persons to whom assistance is payable; and (e) any other order made by the Tribunal. (3) Subject to this Act and the rules and to any guidelines issued under section 45(1) or practice directions, the procedure of the Tribunal is in its discretion.