Amendment

Abstract

The disciplinary rules of most regulatory bodies provide for amendment at a substantive hearing of the charge or allegation provided it can be done without unfairness to the practitioner. Many regulators’ rules provide for amendment at any time during the hearing: see, for example, those of the General Medical Council, Bar Standards Board, and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Other bodies provide for amendment at any stage before the panel makes its findings of fact: see, for example, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Dental Council, and General Pharmaceutical Council.