Legal representation
7.—(1) The constable is, in accordance with this regulation, entitled to be legally represented by a solicitor or advocate of the constable’s choice at any—
(a)misconduct hearing; or
(b)appeal hearing, provided that the appeal relates to the outcome of a misconduct hearing.
(2) If the constable intends to be legally represented, the constable must notify the person conducting the misconduct hearing or appeal hearing (as the case may be) of that intention not less than 5 working days before the date of that hearing.
(3) If the constable does not make a notification under paragraph (2), the constable—
(a)is not entitled to be legally represented; and
(b)may be dismissed or receive, in accordance with these Regulations, any other disciplinary or improvement action without being so represented.