Section 205: Procedure when character or conduct of a person in Government service involved
Regulations for the Navy Part IICentral Regulations · 1957
(1) Save in the case of a prisoner of war who is still absent, whenever any inquiry affects the character or reputation of a person in Government service or may result in the imputation of liability or responsibility for any loss or damage or is made for the contravention of any regulations or general or local orders, full opportunity shall be accorded to such person of being present throughout the inquiry and of making any statement and of giving any evidence he may wish to make or give and of cross-examining any witness whose evidence in his opinion affects him and producing any witness in his defence.
(2) The president of the Board shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that any such person so affected and not previously notified, receives notice of and fully understands, his rights under this regulation.