Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006

Discipline and offences - Discipline - Procedure and miscellaneous matters

112: Rules of natural justice to be observed

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"Your right to a fair hearing"

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When the Board is making decisions, you have the right to fair treatment. The Board must follow the rules of natural justice when doing its job. This means you can speak up and be heard at a hearing, either by yourself or with a representative.

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Part 3Discipline and offences
Discipline: Procedure and miscellaneous matters

112Rules of natural justice to be observed

  1. In carrying out its functions and duties under this subpart, the Board must observe the rules of natural justice.

  2. Without limiting subsection (1), at a hearing held by the Board under this subpart, the person to whom the hearing relates is entitled to appear and be heard, either personally or by the person’s representative.