When conducting an investigation, good administrative and internal investigation principles must be adhered to, specifically: the investigation must be conducted in a timely manner; any findings must be objectively determined; interviews and the collection of documents are handled in keeping with the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice; discretion is practiced when conducting the investigation; confidentiality is maintained to the degree possible in the circumstances; sensitive information is protected, especially where the investigation may lead to further legal or professional due process procedures; and, recommendations, including recommendations for action, are reasonable and practical in the context. Principles of procedural fairness and natural justice may be reviewed by linking to the Alberta Also, Ombudsman’s site at: http://www.ombudsman.ab.ca/fairness-guidelines.php. comprehensive overview of fairness and natural justice issues is: http://lawjournal.mcgill.ca/documents/27/2/mullan.pdf.
When conducting an investigation, good administrative and internal investigation principles must be adhered to, specifically: the investigation must be conducted in a timely manner; any findings must be objectively determined; interviews and the collection of documents are handled in keeping with the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice; discretion is practiced when conducting the investigation; confidentiality is maintained to the degree possible in the circumstances; sensitive information is protected, especially where the investigation may lead to further legal or professional due process procedures; and, recommendations, including recommendations for action, are reasonable and practical in the context. Principles of procedural fairness and natural justice may be reviewed by linking to the Alberta Ombudsman’s site at: http://www.ombudsman.ab.ca/fairness-guidelines.php. Also, comprehensive overview of fairness and natural justice issues is: http://lawjournal.mcgill.ca/documents/27/2/mullan.pdf.
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