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appellant (providing that the Panel is satisfied that any witness so called will not be subjected to harassment in the giving of his or her evidence).

10.6 On application being made in writing to the Vice-Chancellor by a student who has been directed to take medical leave by the Registrar under paragraph 5.1(b) or is denied access under subrule 6.1, the Vice-Chancellor may direct that the student be permitted to continue to undertake that program of study or course pending the determination of the student's appeal.

11 Decision by Medical Appeals Panel

11.1 After hearing the appeal, the Medical Appeals Panel may:
         (a) affirm the decision of the Registrar; or
         (b) vary the decision; or
         (c) set aside the decision and make a fresh decision in substitution for the decision set aside; or
         (d) set aside the decision.

11.2 The decision of the Medical Appeals Panel and the reasons for the decision must be given in writing to the appellant and the Vice-Chancellor by the Secretary to the Panel within 7 days of the decision.

11.3 In giving the decision to an appellant to whom subrule 4.3 applies, the Registrar may take and follow advice, including medical advice, on the most appropriate method of contacting the appellant.

12 Non-appearance before Appeals Panel

12.1 If an applicant or a student has lodged an appeal under subrule 7.1 and the appellant:
         (a) does not appear in person at the hearing of the appeal; and
         (b) is not otherwise represented at the hearing of the appeal; and
         (c) does not make a written statement under paragraph 10.1(b);
the appeal lapses and the decision of the Registrar is affirmed.

13 Decision final

13.1 The decision of the Medical Appeals Panel is final.

PART 3: MISCELLANEOUS

14 Application of Disability Discrimination Act

14.1 To avoid doubt, when exercising powers under these Rules, the Registrar, the Vice-Chancellor and the Medical Appeals Panel must take into account the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

15 Discipline Rules and serious health conditions

15.1 If proceedings have been brought against a student under the Discipline Rules and it appears that the student may have a serious health condition, the Vice-Chancellor may:
         (a) suspend further proceedings under the Discipline Rules and refer the student to the Registrar to be assessed according to these Rules; or
         (b) take no action.

15.2 If, as a result of a referral under paragraph 15.1(a), the student is found to have a serious health condition and is removed from the University on medical leave, the Vice–Chancellor may permanently stay the Discipline Rules proceedings or determine that they be deferred for a reasonable period.

15.3 If, as a result of a referral under paragraph 15.1(a)