Which action demonstrates understanding of disclosure requirements in tribunal proceedings?

• A. Provide all relevant documents promptly to the opposing party.
• B. Withhold documents unless asked.
• C. Disclose documents only after the hearing.
• D. Disclose documents only after the other party requests them.

Answer: (A)

Disclosure in tribunal proceedings centers on fairness: both sides must have access to the documents that could affect the outcome. When you provide all relevant documents promptly to the opposing party, you give them a real chance to review, understand the evidence, raise questions, and prepare good responses. This helps the tribunal see the full picture and prevents last‑minute surprises that could derail a hearing.

Withholding documents unless asked runs against this principle of fairness, because it delays or limits the other side’s ability to prepare. Delaying disclosure until after the hearing or only after a request also undermines procedural fairness, since the other party may not have had an opportunity to consider that evidence in time to respond or adjust their case.