There are important distinctions to be made between the inquisitorial process of a tribunal, such as the South Australian Workers Compensation Tribunal, and the adversarial process of the courts. To quote the renowned English Law Lord, Lord Devlin:
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- Medical Panels, Melbourne, VIC.
Correspondence:
- 1. Devlin P. Easing the passing: the trial of Dr John Bodkin Adams. London: Faber and Faber, 1985; 71.
- 2. Lord Campbell’s Act — An Act for compensating the families of persons killed by accidents (1846) 9 & 10 Vict c 93.
- 3. Baker v Bolton (1808) 1 Camp 493 [170 ER 1033].
- 4. Spigelman AD, Dwyer P. Is there a link between work-related stress and colorectal cancer? Med J Aust 2004; 180: 339-340. <MJA full text>
- 5. Meddis v Victorian WorkCover Authority (County Court, Rendit J, 24 April 1996).
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