Bob brings an application in a first tier tribunal (property chamber). He is asked a question during the hearing pursuant to his witness statement which he feels is irrelevant to the proceedings. Perhaps this question is asked by the tribunal judge, or perhaps by his opponent’s litigant, On cross examination. Is Bob obligated to answer any question that is asked of him? If he declines any question with no comment, the perhaps inferences may be drawn against him or his testimony if it is reasonable to do so, but can he be sanctioned for declining to give comment on a particular question in itself?
Or, perhaps the question is not asked of Bob the applicant, but of will the witness. Where does will now stand?