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Disciplinary hearings

The High Court has ruled that where a disciplinary hearing could result in fines or other penalites, individuals should have the right to be informed promptly and fully of the charges; have adequate time to prepare a defence; and be given the opportunity to give evidence and call witnesses.

R v Securities and Futures Authority [2001] IRLR 764

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Labour Research (December 2001)

Disciplinary hearings