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(1) Where any allegation is made to the Registrar that any nurse or midwife registered under this Decree-

(a) has been convicted either in Ghana or elsewhere of an offence;

(b) has been censured by a judicial authority in relation to his professional character; or

(c) has been guilty of conduct which prima facie constitutes professional misconduct, the Registrar, if he is satisfied that the allegation, when made under paragraph (a) or (b), is correct or, in the case of an allegation made under paragraph (c), is made in good faith, shall call upon the nurse or midwife against whom the allegation is made (hereinafter called "the practitioner") to give in writing such explanation as he may wish to make and shall thereafter forward to the Council all documents relating to the allegation, including any such written explanation.

(2) The Council, if satisfied that a prima facie case for inquiry into the allegation has been established, shall notify the practitioner accordingly, and refer the case to the disciplinary committee which shall proceed to inquire into the allegation.

(3) If for any reason the chairman of the disciplinary committee is unable to be present at any inquiry under this section the committee shall be assisted in an advisory capacity by a legal officer appointed as judicial assessor by the Attorney-General.

(4) The Council shall make and submit to the Commissioner for approval rules to regulate the procedure at inquiries held under this section.