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

Procedure where judgment stands postponed

19.5.  So far as is reasonably practicable, proceedings resumed under this Rule shall take place before a Committee having the same constitution as the Committee which heard the inquiry. Nevertheless, subject to the provisions of the Act, the validity of resumed proceedings shall not be called in question by reason only of the fact that the Committee is differently constituted.