Paragraph 4 Notice of Hearing

As soon as possible after the case has been referred to the Committee the Solicitor shall send to the respondent a “notice of hearing” as nearly as possible in the form set out in the Appendix to these Rules specifying the matters alleged against the respondent in the form of a charge or charges, and stating the day, time and place at which the Committee will hold a hearing into these matters, together with a copy of these Rules, in a registered letter addressed to the respondent at his registered or last known address.

In any case in which there is a complainant, the Solicitor shall send him a copy of the notice of hearing and a copy of these Rules.

The Committee shall not hold a hearing unless a notice of hearing has been served on the respondent or unless the Committee are satisfied that all reasonable efforts have been taken to serve the notice and that the substance of the matters alleged therein against the respondent and the likelihood of a hearing resulting therefrom are well known to him.

Except with the agreement of the respondent, the hearing shall not be held on any day earlier than twenty eight days after the date of posting the notice of hearing.