Singapore legislation
Regulation 19
Regulation 19
Disciplinary action by Dean following inquiry
Subregulation 1
After the Dean has conducted his or her inquiry and given the candidate concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard, the Dean may —
determine that no action be taken against the candidate;
take any one or more minor disciplinary measures against the candidate; or
submit a report of his or her findings to a Disciplinary Committee appointed under rule 20 and recommend to the Disciplinary Committee that a major disciplinary measure be taken in respect of the candidate.
Subregulation 2
If —
the Dean issues, under paragraph (1)(b) read with rule 14(f), a written notice to the candidate directing him or her to comply with the requirements specified in that notice; and
the candidate fails to comply with the notice,the Dean may deal with the candidate in any other manner provided for in paragraph (1) that the Dean thinks fit.
Subregulation 3
A candidate who has been dealt with by the Dean under paragraph (1) is not entitled to any refund of any fee paid by him or her to the Institute under rule 7 or 11.
Subregulation 4
The decision of the Dean to take any minor disciplinary measure mentioned in rule 14(d) to (h) against a candidate, or to take no action against a candidate, is final.
Subregulation 5
The Dean —
is not bound to act in a formal manner and may determine his or her own procedures;
is not bound by the provisions of the Evidence Act 1893 or by any other law relating to evidence; and
may inform himself or herself on any matter in any manner that he or she thinks fit.