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Rule 65 Withdrawal of complaint

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(1)

The complainant may withdraw the complaint in accordance with this rule.

(2)

The complainant may withdraw the complaint if permitted to do so by the President of Tribunals, subject to paragraph (3).

(3)

In the case of a complaint of serious misconduct which has been referred to a tribunal or court, the complainant may withdraw the complaint if permitted to do so by the tribunal or court.

(4)

An application for permission to withdraw a complaint must be made in accordance with rule 105.

(5)

If an application for withdrawal of a complaint is granted, no further action may be taken in relation to the complaint under the CCM or these Rules.

(6)

If the President of Tribunals or the Chair of the tribunal or court, as the case may be, refuses to grant an application for withdrawal of a complaint, the President or Chair may order that another person with a proper interest be substituted for the complainant.