Rule 5 Application of Part III and preliminary matters

This part applies in any case where the respondent requires a hearing in accordance with Rule 3(2)(b) or the Committee determines under Rule 3 that an allegation should be the subject of a hearing.

Before the opening of the hearing the Registrar shall nominate a legal assessor to provide advice to the Committee in considering the allegation, and the Registrar shall secure that any such assessor is provided before the hearing with a copy of the allegation as formulated by the Investigating Committee.