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27.—(1) Unless it is of the view that there is a risk of prejudice to the fairness of the proceedings, the Committee may consider and determine a fitness to practise or a disqualification allegation against two or more persons concerned at the same hearing where—
(a)the allegation against each person concerned arises out of the same circumstances; or
(b)in the view of the Committee, a joint hearing is necessary or desirable.
(2) Where a joint hearing is held—
(a)these Rules are to have effect in relation to the hearing with the necessary modifications directed by the chair; and
(b)each person concerned is to be able to exercise any of the rights granted to that person under these Rules whether or not any other person concerned wishes to exercise that right.
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