Rule 23. Procedure to be followed by the Investigation Committee
(1) The Investigation Committee-
(a) shall inform the Peguam Syarie under investigation of the date when the question of his case will be brought before the Investigation Committee; and
(b) may call and examine any witness or take any action as it thinks necessary or proper for obtaining further clarification regarding the case.
(2) If the Investigation Committee is of view that the Peguam Syarie should be allowed to present before the Investigation Committee to exculpate himself, the Peguam Syarie shall present himself before the Committee for such purpose.
(3) If the witnesses are called and examined by the Investigation Committee, the Peguam Syarie shall be given an opportunity to be present and to cross-examine the witnesses on his own behalf.
(4) No documentary evidence shall be used against a Peguam Syarie unless the Peguam Syarie has previously been supplied with a copy of the evidence or given access to the evidence.
(5) Upon the completion of its investigation, the Investigation Committee shall submit a report on such investigation on the Committee.
(6) If after considering the report of the Investigation Committee and the representation of the Peguam Syarie the Committee finds-
(a) that the Peguam Syarie is not guilty, the Committee shall acquit him;
(b) that the Peguam Syarie is guilty, the Committee shall make a decision on the removal from the Register, the suspension from practice or the censure of the Peguam Syarie.