Article 15 Amendment of the 1986 Rules

(1)

Rule 16 of the 1986 Rules is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph (1), after “hearing” insert “or a determination on the papers under rule 19A”.

(3)

In paragraph (2), after “hearing” in both places where it occurs insert “or a determination on the papers under rule 19A”.

(4)

In paragraph (3):—

(a)

for “patient (where he is not the applicant)” substitute “person to whom the application relates”;

(b)

for “responsible Board” substitute “responsible body or other respondent”;

(c)

after “hearing” in both places where it occurs insert “or a determination on the papers under rule 19A”; and

(d)

for “patient” substitute “person to whom the application relates”.

(5)

In paragraph (4), after “hearing” in the first and third places where it occurs insert “or a determination on the papers under rule 19A” and omit “hearing” in the second place where it occurs.