... bedismissed, the RO should consider the seriousness of allegationsoutstanding, the strength of evidence supporting the allegations, and the implications for the future research career of the individual.• ... hear the case.• A separate person within the institution should have responsibility forpresenting the charges: the role of the panel should be to decide whether the charges are proven and, ... bemade both to the complainant and to the person complained against, aswell as to any other individuals who will have been aware of the allegations and need to know the outcome. If the allegations...