Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Inquiry and Disciplinary Proceedings) (Procedure) Rules

23. Non-appearance by the Respondent

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

23. Non-appearance by the Respondent

(1)Where a person without reasonable excuse, fails to appear either personally or by his or her representative at the time and place fixed in the notice of hearing served on him—

(a)the inquiry may proceed in his or her absence; and

(b)the person commits an act of professional misconduct or offence under the Act.

(2)If a person appearing at the inquiry or hearing, without reasonable excuse—

(a)refuses or fails to be sworn or affirmed;

(b)refuses or fails to answer a question that he or she is required, by the Chair of the Committee, to answer; or

(c)refuses or fails to produce a document that he or she was required to produce by a summons served, on him or her, the Committee may make such directions as it may consider necessary and appropriate under the circumstances of the case.

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Source: Kenya Law