(1) The oral procedure shall consist of the hearing by the Tri- bunal of the parties, their agents, counsel and advocates, and of wit- nesses and experts.

(2) Unless either party objects, the Tribunal, after consultation with the Secretary-General, may allow other persons, besides the par- ties, their agents, counsel and advocates, witnesses and experts during their testimony,and officers of the Tribunal,to attend or observe all or part ofthe hearings,subject to appropriate logistical arrangements.The Tribunal shall for such cases establish procedures for the protection of proprietary or privileged information.

(3) The members of the Tribunal may, during the hearings, put questions to the parties, their agents, counsel and advocates, and ask them for explanations.