Proceedings in the constable’s absence
19.—(1) The person conducting the misconduct proceedings may permit the constable to participate in those proceedings by video link or other suitable means if satisfied that the constable is unable, on reasonable grounds, to attend those proceedings.
(2) Paragraph (3) applies where the constable—
(a)participates in the misconduct proceedings in accordance with paragraph (1); or
(b)otherwise does not attend those proceedings.
(3) Where this paragraph applies—
(a)the constable may be represented at the misconduct proceedings by the constable’s police representative or, in the case of a misconduct hearing, an advocate or a solicitor; and
(b)the proceedings may be proceeded with and concluded in the constable’s absence (whether or not the constable is so represented).