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What language are the Tribunal proceedings in?

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Proceedings in the Tribunal are usually conducted in English. However, Tribunal proceedings can also be conducted in Arabic should the parties agree so.

Where do the Tribunal hearings take place?

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The Tribunal hearings take place in a specialist courtroom located on the 12th floor of the Qatar Financial Centre Tower 2. A location map can be found on this website.

Will the Tribunal provide me with an interpreter?

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If a party to Tribunal proceedings requires an interpreter when giving evidence, the Registrar will arrange for one to be made available.

Does the Tribunal have its own regulations, procedural rules and forms?

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The Tribunal has its own regulations and procedural rules, which are available on this website and should be read before commencing an appeal in the Tribunal. Forms are not required for commencing or responding to appeals before the Tribunal.

If a party files a response to an Appeal Notice, should I reply?

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Yes. You will have 28 days to reply to the response.

Can I ask the Tribunal to order the disclosure of documents or other pieces of evidence?

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Yes. The Tribunal has the power to order disclosure as it considers appropriate.

What happens if I don’t comply with an Order of the Tribunal?

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The Tribunal may make a cost award against you, dismiss your Appeal, or strike out your response.

What if the Tribunal refuses my appeal? Can I appeal again?

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Once your appeal is refused, you cannot appeal again.

Can I appeal a decision of the Tribunal?

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Yes, but only with the permission of the Court.

What if the judges can’t agree?

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If the judges can’t reach a unanimous decision on your case, the judgment of the Tribunal will be that of the majority of the judges.

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Tribunal FAQ's

What language are the Tribunal proceedings in?

Where do the Tribunal hearings take place?

Will the Tribunal provide me with an interpreter?

Does the Tribunal have its own regulations, procedural rules and forms?

If a party files a response to an Appeal Notice, should I reply?

Can I ask the Tribunal to order the disclosure of documents or other pieces of evidence?

What happens if I don’t comply with an Order of the Tribunal?

What if the Tribunal refuses my appeal? Can I appeal again?

Can I appeal a decision of the Tribunal?

What if the judges can’t agree?

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