A tribunal member does not deny procedural fairness to an illiterate, self-represented party by refusing a further adjournment where the member has already granted a short adjournment, ensured the party understands the proceedings, confirmed that practical assistance is available, and balanced the party's interests against the urgency of the matter and the interests of other affected parties. A request for leave to appeal for the purpose of obtaining general guidance on how disadvantaged litigants should be treated in tribunal proceedings amounts to a request for an advisory opinion inconsistent with the judicial function.
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