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(c) order a rehearing where the finding, as confirmed or varied, was one of not guilty.

(7) The Force Discipline Officer acting under this regulation shall announce personally or communicate in writing to the defaulter the action taken by him.

15. (1) A junior police officer may within 14 days of the announcement to him by, or, as the case may be, the receipt of a communication from, the Force Discipline Officer of any finding, decision or punishment, appeal in writing to the Commissioner by petition which shall contain such representations as may be relevant to the appeal.

(2) Upon an appeal under this regulation the Commissioner may-

(a) vary any finding and substitute any finding which he could have made on the evidence adduced; or

(b) order a rehearing of the case on the same or other charges by another appropriate tribunal; or

(c) substitute any other punishment that he is empowered to award.

(3) Upon an appeal under this regulation the Commissioner-- (a) may permit the defaulter to appear before him in person to support his appeal;

(b) subject to these regulations, may hear such additional evidence as he considers relevant; and

(c) subject to these regulations, shall announce personally or communicate in writing to the defaulter the outcome of the appeal or the action taken under this regulation.

(4) In every case where an appeal has been lodged any punishment awarded (other than a severe reprimand, reprimand or caution) shall be suspended pending the determination of the appeal.

Appeals by junior police officers.

L.N. 305 82.

PART III

INSPECTORS: INVESTIGATION INTO DISCIPLINARY OFFENCES, PUNISHMENT AND APPEALS

16. (1) For the purposes of this Part "appropriate tribunal” means-

(a) a single police officer not below the rank of superintendent appointed by the Commissioner or by a senior police officer;

(b) a senior police officer;

Appropriate tribunal.