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163 Protection of participants
(1) A member of the PRS Board has, in the performance of the functions of member on an appeal or a review, the same protection and immunity as a judge of the Supreme Court has in the performance of his or her duties as a judge.
(2) A person representing a party on an appeal or a review has the same protection and immunity as a legal practitioner has in representing a party in proceedings in the Supreme Court.
(3) A party to an appeal or review has the same protection and immunity as a party to proceedings in the Supreme Court.
(4) A person appearing as a witness in a hearing on an appeal or review has the same protection and immunity as a witness has in proceedings in the Supreme Court.