CHAPTER 9CHAPTER 9chapter 9Representatives9.1Support for parties9.6The value of representatives9.7Choice of representative9.8Under TCEA9.14Control of representatives under TCEA9.21Court control over legal representatives9.25Public funding for representation9.28If the representative is not available9.29The duty to co-operate9.30Tribunal advocacy9.31Variation9.32The tribunal’s expertise and preparation9.33Time9.35Preparation9.36Planning the case9.37Objectives9.38Content9.41Structure9.42Oral presentation9.48Interruptions9.54Supporting the work of the tribunal9.55Written submissions9.60Skeleton arguments9.62Attendance9.63Representing non-contentious parties