Hong Kong Regulations

CHINESE MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS (DISCIPLINE) REGULATION - SECT 13

Opening of inquiry

(1) At the opening of an inquiry, the Board secretary shall read the notice of
inquiry to the Board.

(2) If the defendant is neither present nor represented by his
legal representative at the opening of the inquiry, the Board secretary shall
furnish to the Board such evidence as the Board may require to prove that the
notice of inquiry was served on the defendant and, on the Board being
satisfied as to such evidence, the inquiry may be proceeded with to its
conclusion notwithstanding the absence of the defendant.

(3) If the defendant is present at the inquiry, the Board chairman shall,
immediately after the notice has been read, inform him of his right to
cross-examine witnesses, to give evidence and to call witnesses on his behalf.

(4) After an inquiry has been opened under this section, it may be proceeded
with to its conclusion notwithstanding the absence of the defendant.