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REGULATION 17 (a) the date of the Match, the venue and the teams participating; (b) the name of the Player Ordered Off and his team; (c) the circumstances in which the Player was Ordered Off; (d) the reason for the Player being Ordered Off; and (e) any other information the referee (or assistant referee where applicable) considers relevant. 17.14.4 The Host Union’s or Tournament Organiser’s nominated officer shall arrange for the reports to be provided, as soon as possible, to members of the Disciplinary Committee or Judicial Officer who will adjudicate on the case. In default of appointment the nominated officer shall be deemed to be the Secretary of the Host Union or Tournament Organiser. 17.14.5 The Host Union’s or Tournament Organiser’s nominated officer shall supply the Player Ordered Off with a copy of the referee's report and, where applicable, the assistant referee's report and any other relevant evidence as soon as reasonably practicable and shall advise the Player: (a) of the date, place and time of the Disciplinary Committee or Judicial Officer hearing at which the disciplinary proceedings will be heard; (b) of the identity of the Disciplinary Committee members or Judicial Officer; (c) that he will be required to attend in person at the hearing (which may include attendance by telephone or audio-visual means at the discretion of the Disciplinary Committee or Judicial Officer); (d) that if he is unable to appear at the Disciplinary Committee or Judicial Officer hearing as notified, he should advise the nominated officer of the Host Union or Tournament Organiser as soon as practicable; (e) that he is entitled to adduce evidence and make submissions and be represented by his Union or team and/or a legal advisor; and (f) that he is not eligible to play in any Match anywhere in the world and shall be suspended from all on-field activities on Match days pending resolution of the case. 17.14.6 Where possible, notice to the Player Ordered Off under this Regulation shall be given in writing. It shall be sufficient compliance with this Regulation if a copy of the referee's report and, where applicable, the assistant referee's report and any other relevant evidence together with oral notice of the information in Regulation 17.14.5 are provided to the Player or the Player's team manager or coach. 17.14.7 Cases involving an Ordering Off shall, where reasonably practicable, be heard within 48 hours and no later than 72 hours of the conclusion of the Match in which the Player was Ordered Off. Last update: 14 January, 2015 248


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