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Standard of proof

11.—(1) Where a complaint or other matter relates to conduct by a member which occurred or commenced before 6th November 2000 a charge shall not be regarded as proved unless it is:

(a)admitted by the accused; or

(b)proved by the person presenting the case beyond reasonable doubt.

(2) Where a complaint or other matter relates to conduct by a member which occurred or commenced on or after 6th November 2000 the person considering the case shall not find that the conduct of the member concerned failed to meet the appropriate standard unless the conduct is—

(a)admitted by the member concerned; or

(b)proved by the person presenting the case, on the balance of probabilities, to have failed to meet the standard.