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Preparing written arguments for the Independent Review Panel

This guide helps you prepare a clear, concise, and persuasive set of written arguments for the Independent Review Panel hearing.
To learn more about the legal position behind this guide, see our page on Exclusion: Independent Review Panel stage

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Submissions to the Independent Review Panel
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Was the governing board's decision unreasonable?
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Was the governing board's decision unlawful?
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Was the governing board's decision disproportionate?
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Was the governing board hearing procedurally improper?
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The information on this page is correct at the time of writing, 12 Sep, 2025.

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