157Technical error does not invalidate processes

157 Technical error does not invalidate processes (1) The following errors and failures do not affect the validity of a request and assessment process or administration process: (a) a formal error in, or in relation to— (i) a report, record or other notice given to the board by a relevant practitioner under part 3 (Request and assessment process for access to voluntary assisted dying) or part 4 (Accessing voluntary assisted dying and death); or (ii) a relevant practitioner telling a person about a decision under part 3 or part 4; (b) a failure by a relevant practitioner to do a thing mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) or (ii) within the stated time. administration process means the process that consists of the following steps: (a) an administration decision; (b) a contact person appointment; (c) administration of an approved substance by or to an individual. formal error means— (a) a minor or technical error; or (b) a clerical error; or (c) a defect of form. relevant practitioner means a coordinating practitioner, consulting practitioner, administering practitioner or other health practitioner who exercises a function under part 3 or part 4.