I disagree. They are already arguing that the “accused” has the right to hear his “accuser” before he has to testify. They are correct.
Sure sounds like they are following the rules of criminal proceedings to me.
This is solely in control of the Senate and under whatever rules they choose to impose.
Do you think Ford has a right of appeal if she disagrees with one of Grassley's decisions?
They may try to mirror some of the conventions of criminal proceedings if they think it helps politically but that's all show.