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Cancellation of hearing
33.—(1) Where—
(a)an allegation has been referred to a Practice Committee for consideration at a hearing; and
(b)the presenter considers that, on the evidence available, the hearing should not be held,
the presenter shall inform the Practice Committee of his opinion, forthwith, and of the reasons for such opinion.
(2) Upon receipt of the presenter’s reasoned opinion, pursuant to paragraph (1), the Practice Committee shall convene a preliminary meeting in accordance with article 32(2)(b) of the Order.
(3) At the preliminary meeting referred to in paragraph (2), the Chair of the Practice Committee may, in accordance with articles 32(3) and 32(4) of the Order, give a direction that the hearing should not be held and that the matter should be closed.
(4) Notwithstanding paragraph (3), the Chair of the Practice Committee shall not give a direction to cancel a hearing without first giving the maker of the allegation (if any) a reasonable opportunity to comment, and taking into account any comments received from her.
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