Hong Kong Regulations

DENTISTS (REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 15A

Consideration of complaint or information by the Committee

(1) At the meeting at which the complaint or information is considered by the
Committee, the Secretary shall put before the Committee the complaint or
information, any statutory declaration received therewith, any explanation
submitted by the defendant and any other document or matter in the nature of
evidence relevant to or in support of the complaint or information and which
is available.

(2) The Committee, having regard to any explanation or declaration made by the
defendant, shall consider the complaint or information, any statutory
declaration received therewith and any document or matter put before it by the
Secretary under paragraph (1) and, subject to the provisions of this
regulation, shall determine either-

   (a)  that no inquiry shall be held; or

   (b)  that the complaint or information shall in whole or in part be
        referred to the Council for inquiry.

(3) Before coming to a determination under paragraph (2), the Committee may
cause to be made such further investigations and may obtain such additional
advice or assistance as it considers necessary. (L.N. 118 of 1968)