Arrangements for the handling of complaints and other matters

41. (a) The Panel will receive notification from a relevant office holder of any allegation, investigation or proceedings in relation to that person's conduct which does not amount to a conduct matter for the purposes of the regulations only by reason of the fact that the conduct in question did not occur in England and Wales.

(b) Where the Panel receives a notification under the preceding sub- paragraph it will handle the matter in whatever manner (if any) that it thinks fit.