50. Disclosure of interest

A member of the Online Safety Appeal Tribunal shall disclose, as soon as practicable, to the Chairman any interest, whether substantial or not, which may conflict with the member’s duties as a member of the Online Safety Appeal Tribunal, in a particular matter.

If the Chairman is of the opinion that the member’s interest is in conflict with the member’s duties, the Chairman shall inform all the parties to the matter of the conflict.

If none of the parties to the matter objects to the conflict, the member may continue to execute his duties as a member of the Online Safety Appeal Tribunal in relation to that matter.

If a party to the matter objects to the conflict, the member shall not continue to execute his duties as a member of the Online

The failure by any member to disclose his interest in a particular matter shall subject him to the disciplinary actions under section 42 or 49.