Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Fair Hearing — Opportunity to Participate Sufficient

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Fair hearing is substantive, not technical. The test is whether an impartial observer would conclude the hearing was fair. The tribunal must provide each party with the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses. A party cannot be compelled to cross-examine. The failure to cross-examine does not violate…

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