Paragraph 5.8 Entry of appearance by respondent
(1)
A respondent who intends to participate in the proceedings in the Judicial Committee shall enter an appearance to a petition for special leave within 14 days of receiving service of it and inform the petitioner he has have done so.
(2)
A respondent who intends to take no part in the proceedings before the Judicial Committee should notify the Registry in writing of that fact.
(3)
Communications from the Registry concerning the petition will be sent only to those who have entered an appearance.