Natural justice and right to be heard and to call evidence etc
42 Natural justice and right to be heard and to call evidence etc
The
Teachers Registration Board must observe the rules of natural justice in proceedings.
Without limiting the effect of subsection (1), the Teachers Registration Board must—
give the person to whom the proceedings relate at least 21 days' written notice of the time and place at which it intends to conduct the proceedings; and
if the proceedings are on an inquiry, include in the notice particulars of the allegations that are the subject of the inquiry; and
afford the person a reasonable opportunity to call and give evidence, to examine or cross-examine witnesses, and to make submissions to the
Board.
The requirement to give written notice does not extend to adjournments.
If the person to whom the proceedings relate does not attend at the time and place fixed by the Teachers Registration Board for the commencement or resumption of the proceedings, the Board may proceed to hear and determine the matter in the absence of the person.
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