• This is a stage where formal charges are laid against an individual: normally a formal panel of at least three members should be established to hear the case. • A separate person within the institution should have responsibility for presenting the charges: the role of the panel should be to decide whether the charges are proven and, if so, what sanction might be appropriate. • The person against whom allegations are made should be given details of the allegations in writing, the nature of the evidence against them, and be given reasonable time and oppor tunity to respond to these
