REGULATION 17 (iii) the identity of the appointed Disciplinary Committee members or Judicial Officer; and (iv) that the Player shall not be permitted to play any Match and shall be suspended from all on-field activities on Match days anywhere in the world pending the outcome of his case. 17.26 Exceptional Circumstances in relation to Players’ Conduct 17.26.1 In exceptional circumstances where the conduct of a Player(s) or Person(s) is of such a serious/gross nature that his or their continued involvement in the Game in any capacity pending the final determination of the matter by the relevant authority is deemed by World Rugby to be inappropriate and/or potentially prejudicial to the image and reputation of the sport, then World Rugby is entitled to require as it deems fit that the relevant Union(s) provisionally suspend such Player(s) or Person(s) from any involvement in the sport. 17.26.2 It is the responsibility of each Union in membership of World Rugby to ensure that in such circumstances it is able by reference to its regulations or otherwise to effect and/or recognise such provisional suspension on the Player or Person concerned. 17.27 Unforeseen Circumstances 17.27.1 In the event that a particular incident takes place for which there is no provision in this Regulation 17 then the Disciplinary Officer, or his nominee may take such action that he considers appropriate in the circumstances in accordance with general principles of natural justice and fairness. 17.28 Miscellaneous 17.28.1 In circumstances where an act of Foul Play and an act of Misconduct (as defined in Regulation 20) arise in respect of the same Match for the same Player and provided it does not give rise to an injustice to the Player, for convenience both matters may be dealt with by the same Judicial Officer or Disciplinary Committee, notwithstanding that the acts may be governed by different Regulations. 17.28.2 Procedures or proceedings under this Regulation and/or Regulation 18 or any decision of a Disciplinary Committee, Judicial Officer, Appeal Committee or Appeal Officer shall not be quashed or held invalid by reason only of any defect, irregularity, omission or other technicality unless such defect, irregularity, omission or technicality raises a material doubt as to the reliability of the findings or decisions of a Disciplinary Committee, Judicial Officer, Appeal Committee or Appeal Officer or results in a miscarriage of justice. Last update: 14 January, 2015 264
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