Paragraph 23 The allegation or complaint

Each allegation or complaint must be read out by the Solicitor in the presence of the parties and the Legal Assessor appearing at the hearing.

If the respondent has appeared at the hearing, as soon as the allegations or complaints have been read, the Chairman must ask him if he wishes to object to any allegation or complaint, or any part of any allegation or complaint, on a point of law.

If the respondent so wishes, he must make his objection and any other party may reply to it.

If the objection is upheld and no amendment of the allegation or complaint is allowed by the Committee, they must dismiss it.

If only part of the allegation or complaint is disallowed, no further proceedings may be taken on that part of it.