Internal Investigations and Procedural Fairness — How the Laminar Principle Helps You Organise Your Evidence
- Brian AJ Newman LLB
- Oct 27, 2025
- 4 min read
In any workplace investigation — whether it involves allegations of misconduct, bullying, discrimination, or breaches of policy — the concepts of procedural fairness and proper evidence organisation form the backbone of a lawful and ethical process. Without them, investigations risk being tainted by bias, inconsistency, or a failure to afford natural justice.
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