Amendment of the particulars of the allegation at principal hearings
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43.—(1) At a principal hearing, at any stage before making its findings of fact, the Statutory Committee may of its own motion or following an application of one of the parties, amend the particulars of the allegation set out in the Notice of Hearing, unless it is of the view that the required amendment would prejudice the fairness of the proceedings.
(2) Before making any amendment under paragraph (1), the Statutory Committee must consider—
(a)any representations from the parties (where present); and
(b)in the case of a hearing in relation to a health allegation, the advice of the legal and clinical advisers.