22G   Requirements relating to disciplinary matters

(1)  A member of staff is not entitled to cross-examine any person in relation to an allegation of misconduct or the taking of disciplinary action against the staff member.

(2)  A hearing involving the legal representation of parties and the calling of witnesses is not to be held in relation to an allegation of misconduct or the taking of disciplinary action against the member of staff.

(3)  Nothing in subsection (1) or (2) prevents the appropriate Division Head from:

(a)  conducting investigations into an allegation of misconduct, or

(b)  asking a member of staff a question in relation to an allegation of misconduct, or

(c)  conducting interviews with the member of staff to whom the allegation relates or with any other person in connection with the matter concerned, or

(d)  taking signed statements from the member of staff or any such person.