Paragraph 2 Interpretation

In these Rules—

• “the Act” means the Medical Act 1983;

• “the Committee” means the Interim Orders Committee;

• “the Council” means the General Medical Council or a Committee of the Council acting under delegated powers;

• “initial hearing” means the first hearing of the Committee after a case has been referred to the Committee including such a hearing that has been adjourned;

• “legal assessor” means an assessor appointed by the General Council under paragraph 7 of Schedule 4 to the Act;

• “party” means any person to whose registration the proceedings before the Committee relate and the Solicitor;

• “practitioner” means a registered medical practitioner whose professional conduct, fitness to practise by reason of a physical or mental condition or standard of professional performance is called into question and includes a person whose registration is currently suspended;

• “President” means the President of the Council;

• “review hearing” means a hearing of the Committee that is held in accordance with section 41A(2)(a) of the Act or under paragraph (2)(b) of that section;

• “the Solicitor” means any Solicitor or any firm of Solicitors appointed by the Council or any partner of such a firm.

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