1973 Ed.] Pharmacists (Disciplinary Procedure)
Regulations
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[Subsidiary]
(2) If there is a complainant, a copy of the notice shall be sent to him.
9. If a Disciplinary Committee finds a defendant guilty of a charge, the chairman shall pass sentence on the defendant in such terms as the Disciplinary Committee may approve.
10. (1) Before passing sentence, the chairman shall ask the defendant whether he wishes to address the Disciplinary Committee, and the defendant, or his solicitor or counsel, may address the Disciplinary Committee in mitigation and call evidence as to the character and antecedents of the defendant.
(2) Before sentence is passed-
(a) the person presenting the case to the Disciplinary Committee may produce to the Disciplinary Committee the record of any direction made against the defendant pursuant to section 16 of the Ordinance; and
(b) the defendant, or his solicitor or counsel, may address
the Disciplinary Committee in mitigation.
11. (1) The rules of evidence shall not apply to an inquiry.
(2) A witness may be examined by the party producing him, cross-examined by the other party and re-examined upon matters arising out of such cross-examination.
(3) A Disciplinary Committee may decline to admit a written statement unless the maker thereof is available and willing to give evidence.
(4) The chairman and any member of the Disciplinary Committee may put such questions to a party or witness as he may think desirable.
12. A witness summons under section 16A of the Ordinance shall be in accordance with the Form in the Schedule.
13. The legal adviser to a Disciplinary Committee shall be present at an inquiry held by the Disciplinary Committee.
14. A Disciplinary Committee may adopt such procedure as it may think fit in relation to any matter not provided for by the Ordinance or these regulations.
Passing
sentence.
Address in mitigation.
Evidence.
Summons.
Schedule.
Inquiry by the Disciplinary Committee.
Other procedural matters.