Rule 47 Giving directions
(1)
The Chair of the tribunal or court to which a complaint of serious misconduct is referred may, in any proceedings on the complaint, give directions for the conduct of the proceedings.
(2)
When determining whether to give directions and, if so, which directions to give, the Chair must seek to give effect to the overriding objective.
(3)
Directions may be given—
(a)
orally or in writing;
(b)
with or without a hearing.
(4)
The registrar of tribunals may give directions to the extent authorised by these Rules.
(5)
If the Chair holds a hearing for the purpose of giving directions, it is the duty of the parties to attend or take part in the hearing, either in person or by legal representatives.
(6)
The Chair may request the attendance of another person at the hearing.