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Claimants may represent themselves at the hearing or be represented by counsel. Representation by counsel is always preferable. Interpreters are provided if required. Claimants may request that a family member or friend be present at the hearing for emotional support. | Claimants may represent themselves at the hearing or be represented by counsel. Representation by counsel is always preferable. Interpreters are provided if required. Claimants may request that a family member or friend be present at the hearing for emotional support. | ||
'''NOTE:''' Claimants (and their counsel) must '''be very familiar with the content of their BOC before the hearing'''. Claimants must be prepared to elaborate on the details outlined in the BOC. Inconsistencies with the facts as stated in the BOC may be interpreted by a decision-maker as weakening the claimant’s credibility. | :'''NOTE:''' Claimants (and their counsel) must '''be very familiar with the content of their BOC before the hearing'''. Claimants must be prepared to elaborate on the details outlined in the BOC. Inconsistencies with the facts as stated in the BOC may be interpreted by a decision-maker as weakening the claimant’s credibility. | ||
=== 5. Refugee Appeal Division === | === 5. Refugee Appeal Division === | ||