such records, documents or articles as the Committee may require for the purposes of carrying out its functions and duties under this Part.
(6) In proceedings under this Part, a Committee is to decide questions of fact on the balance of probabilities.
(7) A Committee shall not be bound by the strict rules of evidence and shall determine the conduct of its proceedings.
(8) At any meeting of a Committee under this Part—
- (a) all 3 members of the Committee shall be personally present to constitute a quorum; and
- (b) any question arising at the meeting of the Committee shall be determined by a majority of votes of the members present and, in the case of an equality of votes, the chairman of the Committee shall have a casting vote.
Application for family exclusion order
159.—(1) An application for a family exclusion order may be made by—
- (a) a family member of the respondent adversely affected by the respondent’s gambling; or
- (b) a person referred to in section 160 or 161 on behalf of a family member referred to in paragraph (a).
(2) An application shall be made to the Council in writing in the form approved by the Council, and the Council shall refer the application to a Committee.
Application by or on behalf of person below 21 years
160. An application that could otherwise be made by a person under this Part may, if the person is below the age of 21 years, be made—
- (a) by the person, with the permission of the Council, if the person is at least 16 years of age; or
- (b) on behalf of the person by—
- (i) a parent or guardian of the person; or
- (ii) with the permission of the Council, any other family member or other relative of the person.
