REGULATION 20 Rugby who shall have the right to require that the referring Union or Tournament Organiser or World Rugby retain conduct of the matter. 20.7.8 If the Disciplinary Officer (or his nominee) allows the visiting Union or the Union of the Player or Person to whom the matter has been referred pursuant to Regulation 20.7.4 or 20.7.5 to handle the case then they shall report the outcome to the Disciplinary Officer of World Rugby as soon as it is concluded. 20.7.9 The Disciplinary Officer (or his nominee) may take such action against the Union, Association, Player, Person and/or Rugby Body concerned as he considers appropriate in the event that the visiting Union or Union of the Player or Person concerned do not conclude the investigation and/or adjudicate on the matter expeditiously and in good faith. 20.7.10 If the designated disciplinary officer elects to bring a Misconduct complaint, then the matter shall be referred to an independent Judicial Committee or Judicial Officer for consideration. 20.8 Misconduct Complaint 20.8.1 Subject to Regulations 20.6.1 and 20.7.2 any Misconduct complaint by the designated disciplinary officer shall be sent in writing to the Union of the Player, Person or body against whom the Misconduct complaint is made (or other applicable body). The Misconduct complaint should contain the following information: (a) date and place of the alleged Misconduct; (b) the name of the Player, Person or other party in respect of whom the complaint is made and (where applicable) his/their Rugby Body or Union; and (c) details of the alleged Misconduct (including brief details of the evidence to be relied upon). 20.8.2 On receipt of a Misconduct complaint, the Union shall send a copy of the Misconduct complaint and applicable information and/or reports to the Player or Person (and their Rugby Body) or other party in respect of whom it is made together with notification of the appointed Judicial Committee or Judicial Officer and relevant details regarding the Misconduct hearing. 20.8.3 A Union, Tournament Organiser, Player or Person may refer an allegation of Misconduct to the designated disciplinary officer appointed by the Host Union or Tournament Organiser having jurisdiction. The designated disciplinary officer shall consider the matter and determine whether to bring a Misconduct complaint or not as a result of a referral subject always to the provisions of this Regulation. Last update: 14 January, 2015 303
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