Senate segulation 11.69 needs to be changed to allow legal represenation. Student conduct complaints are high stakes which can involve serious allegations and tough penalties being applied. Having qualified representatives can be the difference between winning and lossing a case against the university.
11.69 Students may bring a friend or representative to the meeting, who may not be a qualified member of the legal profession.
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11.69 Students may bring representatives to the meeting e.g. a qualified member of the legal profession, union representative or friend.