What are mitigating and aggravating circumstances, why are they important and how do I present them?
The chairperson of a disciplinary enquiry is tasked with establishing whether the accused is guilty of the misconduct with which he or she is charged and, if found guilty, is tasked with imposing a sanction appropriate in the circumstances. In criminal proceedings, this decision is made in two distinct phases. This separation, the courts have […]
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