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Corrections Regulations 2019
72Procedure if prisoner refuses or fails to attend the disciplinary hearing
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72 Procedure if prisoner refuses or fails to attend the disciplinary hearing
If the prisoner refuses or fails to attend the disciplinary hearing—
(a) the charge must be read at the hearing, including—
(i) the name of the informant; and
(ii) details of the charge; and
(iii) the relevant provisions of the Act or the Regulations allegedly contravened; and
(b) a plea of not guilty must be recorded on behalf of the prisoner; and
(c) the person conducting the case against the prisoner must—
(i) present evidence that notice under section 53(1) of the Act was given to the prisoner; and
(ii) present evidence to support the charge; and
(iii) be given a reasonable opportunity to call relevant witnesses, including the informant.