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4 The disciplinary authorities in the UK
The RYA
RYA Tribunal
RYA Racing Rules Committee
RYA Judging & Umpiring Committee
Protest committees

6 Policy and Jurisdiction
When should rule 69 be used?
Who is subject to rule 69?
The extent of rule 69 jurisdiction (time and location of misconduct)
Types of behaviour justifying rule 69 action
Interaction with RYA squad and training processes

8 Making a Report
Who may make a report?
Form of report
With whom should the report be lodged?
Reports lodged with organizing authorities/clubs/other authorities

10 Role of the protest committee
Action by the protest committee acting under its “own observation”
Consideration of a report
Interaction between rule 2 and rule 69
Composition of a protest committee for rule 69 hearings
Protest committee witnesses

12 Procedure
Preparing the written notification
Reasonable time to prepare/time of hearing
Representation
Attendance by third parties/witnesses
Objections to the protest committee
Conducting the hearing
Warnings
Penalties beyond a warning
Penalties: other action within the protest committee’s jurisdiction
Referrals to clubs or classes post-hearing
Reopenings
Common problems

19 Decision-making
General
Standard of proof required
Problem issues

21 Appeals
The right of appeal
Participation pending appeal

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