CHAIRPERSON
I am not saying that you must and we do accept that you will speak the truth, but things are not as simple.  The Act makes provision for certain technical aspects as well as procedures that the lay person does not understand entirely.  It can only prejudice such people to appear here without any legal representation.  It is only a bit of advice.  I am not forcing you, you are not being forced to obtain legal representation, it was only some friendly advice to assist you.  I shall leave it in your hands to decide what you will do.