143Scope and interpretation of Chapter 4
(1)This Chapter applies—
(a)where a matter has been referred to an interim orders panel, and
(b)where a matter has been referred to a fitness to practise panel, to the proceedings before the fitness to practise panel, or that part of those proceedings, in which the fitness to practise panel is considering—
(i)whether to make an interim order under section 144, or
(ii)the review of an interim order under section 146.
(2)In this Chapter—
“interim order proceedings” (“achos gorchymyn interim”) means proceedings in respect of which this Chapter applies, and
“panel” (“panel”) means the interim orders panel or fitness to practise panel before which the proceedings are brought.
(3)In this Chapter a reference to a registered person is a reference to the registered person in respect of whom the referral to the panel has been made.