Section 54
Section 54
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(1)
Subject to paragraph (2), a charge may be amended or a further charge added at any time prior to the finding being communicated to the Inspector charged or to his being informed that a finding will be communicated to him, whichever is earlier.
(2)
In tint event, the amended or added charge shall be read and explained to the Inspector and he shall be called upon to plead to the amended or added charge and shall be entitled to a reasonable adjournment to prepare his further defence and to recall any witnesses and call such further witnesses as he may desire.
(3)
Any witnesses giving evidence under this regulation may be cross-examined and re-examined.
(b)
Non-Commissioned Officers and Constables 55.-
(1)
Where it appears to a police officer not below the rank of Inspector that there is a prima facie case of breach of discipline against a non-commissioned officer or constable, an appropriate charge, or charges, in respect thereof shall be entered in a document which shall be headed
Defaulter
Report, which shall be used by the police officer as a record of the case.
(2)
The non-commissioned officer or constable (herein
after referred to as the "defaulter") shall be notified verbally of the charge and of the time of hearing, which shall not be earlier than the day following, and also of the place of hearing
(hereinafter referred to as the "Orderly Room").