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Perform the duties of a defending officer at service tribunals

Perform the duties of a defending officer at service tribunals

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFLAW011
State Code
AVQ91
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Description
This unit describes the skills required to act in the defence of an accused person for the purposes of legal trials and hearings as required under the provisions of the Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA).This unit applies to those defending an accused service member at summary trials under the Defence Force Disciplinary Act (DFDA).The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, while performing sophisticated tasks in a broad range of contexts, using discretion and judgement, and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the case
  • 1.1 Advise the accused of his/her rights to application and objection and of his/her legal options.
  • 1.2 Prepare the case for the tribunal.
  • 1.3 Prepare and dispatch pre-trial documentation.
  • 1.4 Advise prosecution of the accused plea.
2. Defend the accused
  • 2.1 Present the case for the defence in accordance with service discipline protocols, procedures and rules of evidence.
  • 2.2 Articulate issues relating to the defence of the accused to the service tribunal’s authority.
  • 2.3 Cross-examine witnesses as required.
3. Finalise the case
  • 3.1 Provide feedback on outcomes of the tribunal to the accused as required.
  • 3.2 Finalise documentation.
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