74Hearings to be in public except in special circumstances

#### 74 Hearings to be in public except in special circumstances (1) Subject to subsection (2), the hearing of a proceeding before the Disciplinary Tribunal shall be in public. (2) Where the Disciplinary Tribunal is satisfied that it is desirable to do so in the public interest or by reason of the confidential nature of any evidence or matter, the Tribunal may: (a) direct that the hearing, or a part of the hearing, shall take place in private and give directions as to the persons who may be present; and (b) give directions restricting or prohibiting the publication or disclosure: (i) of evidence given before the Tribunal, whether in public or in private; (ii) of any matters contained in documents lodged with the Tribunal or received in evidence by the Tribunal; or (iii) of any finding or decision of the Tribunal in relation to the proceeding. (3) A person shall not contravene or fail to comply with a direction under this section that is applicable to him or her. Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.