The Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Practitioners (Disciplinary Committee) (Procedure and Evidence) Rules Order of Council 2004

Presentation of the case against the respondent

11.1.  The Solicitor may make an opening speech and—

(a) if the respondent has not admitted every conviction or fact alleged, shall adduce evidence of any conviction or fact not admitted;

(b) in a conviction case, shall address the Committee and may adduce evidence and make submissions, to show that if the conviction alleged is proved or admitted, the nature and circumstances of the offence are such as to render the respondent unfit to practise veterinary surgery;

(c) in a conduct case, shall address the Committee and may adduce evidence and make submissions, to show that if the facts alleged are proved or admitted, the respondent is guilty of disgraceful conduct in a professional respect;

(d) in a fraudulent entry case, shall address the Committee and may adduce evidence and make submissions, to show that if the facts alleged are proved or admitted, the name of the respondent was fraudulently entered on a register.