Paragraph 6 Rules as to Panels
(1)
The Regulator must prescribe in rules—
(a)
the quorum and constitution of Panels,
(b)
the circumstances in which a Panel may comprise a single decision maker, and
(c)
the circumstances in which proceedings before a Panel are to be held in private.
(2)
The Regulator may in rules provide that a Panel may join more than one referral in respect of a person and consider them at the same time.
(3)
The Regulator may make rules on any matter relating to the functions of Panels, including as to—
(a)
case management;
(b)
procedural directions;
(c)
evidence;
(d)
administration of oaths;
(e)
requiring persons to attend and give evidence or to produce documents.