Paragraph 3 References and complaints

(1)

A reference in the form of an allegation or complaint by the Investigating Committee to the Committee under section 24 of, or paragraph 3 of Schedule 6 to, the Act or a complaint by the Council to the Committee under paragraph 17(1) of Schedule 8 to the 1990 Act must—

(a)

be made in writing,

(b)

specify the statutory provision under which it is made, and

(c)

set out the allegation or complaint and a summary of the facts relied on to support it.

(2)

A copy of such a reference or complaint must be served on the respondent, together with a copy of these Rules, and a copy lodged with the Chairman of the Committee, within 14 days of the making of the reference or the decision to make the complaint.

(3)

A complainant other than the Council wishing to refer a complaint to the Committee under paragraph 17(1) of Schedule 8 to the 1990 Act must comply with paragraph (1) above, sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above and, save as to the reference to time, paragraph (2) and in addition must at the same time serve a copy of the complaint on the Council.