76Procedure generally

#### 76 Procedure generally (1) In a proceeding before the Disciplinary Tribunal, the procedure of the Tribunal is, subject to this Part, and to the regulations, within the discretion of the Tribunal. (2) A proceeding before the Disciplinary Tribunal shall be conducted with as little formality and technicality and with as much expedition as the requirements of this Part and a proper consideration of the matter before the Tribunal permit. (3) The Disciplinary Tribunal is not bound by any rules of evidence but may inform itself on any matter in such manner as it thinks appropriate. (4) The regulations may make provision, not inconsistent with this Part, for or in relation to: (a) the practice and procedure of the Disciplinary Tribunal; (aa) the standard of proof required in proceedings before the Tribunal; (b) the stay of proceedings before the Tribunal or of all or any action under a decision of the Tribunal; and (c) the payment of costs and expenses in respect of proceedings before the Tribunal and the assessment of those costs and expenses. (5) Subject to section 74, the Tribunal shall, in a proceeding heard by it in pursuance of section 67 or an appeal heard by it under section 68 or 69, give reasons in writing for its decision and those reasons shall include its findings on material questions of fact and a reference to the evidence or other material on which those findings are based. (6) The Disciplinary Tribunal shall cause a copy of its decision and reasons to be furnished to each person who is a party to the proceeding.