30. Re-opening a case that has been dismissed

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(1) A nominated judge may re-open a complaint that has been dismissed where they receive new information concerning a complaint.

(2) For these purposes, new information means information which —

(a) relates to judicial misconduct;

(b) is cogent and credible;

(c) has not already been considered under these Rules; and

(d) is sufficiently serious to justify re-opening a complaint.

(3) If a nominated judge decides to re-open a complaint, they may —

(a) consider the complaint in accordance with Part 4; or

(b) refer the complaint to:

(i) another nominated judge to consider under Part 4;

(ii) the Bureau to consider in accordance with Part 2;

(iii) an investigating judge to consider in accordance with Part 5; or

(iv) a disciplinary panel to consider in accordance with Part 6.