Rule 5 Receipt of complaintI1I2

Rule 9 is amended as follows.

In sub-rule (1) for the words “paragraph (c)” there are substituted the words “sub-rule (1A)”.

The whole of the sentence beginning with “Where a complaint alleges misconduct” is omitted from sub-rule (1).

After sub-rule (1) there is inserted the following sub-rule—

“(1A)

Where a complaint alleges misconduct which might constitute a criminal offence, the acknowledgment shall state that resolution of the complaint under the Measure may be postponed to await the outcome of police or other investigations.”.