Refugee Appeal Division Rules (SOR/2012-257)

Marginal note:Observers

• 60 (1) An application under rule 42 is not necessary if an observer is the UNHCR or a member of the staff of the Board or if the person who is the subject of the appeal consents to or requests the presence of an observer other than a representative of the press or other media of communication at the proceeding.

• Marginal note:Observers — factor

  (2) The Division must allow the attendance of an observer unless, in the opinion of the Division, the observer’s attendance is likely to impede the proceeding.

• Marginal note:Observers — confidentiality of proceeding

  (3) The Division may take any measures it considers necessary to ensure the confidentiality of the proceeding despite the presence of an observer.