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BC Human Rights Code (6:III) (view source)
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Disclosure refers to the sharing of information with the other parties. In order for all parties to prepare for their case it is essential that information is properly shared. Information that must be disclosed includes: | Disclosure refers to the sharing of information with the other parties. In order for all parties to prepare for their case it is essential that information is properly shared. Information that must be disclosed includes: | ||
#All documents relevant to the complaint, response, as well as the remedy being requested. This must be disclosed after a complaint is filed | #All documents relevant to the complaint, response, as well as the remedy being requested. This must be disclosed after a complaint is filed; | ||
#A list of witnesses. This must be disclosed after a hearing is scheduled | #A list of witnesses. This must be disclosed after a hearing is scheduled; | ||
#A detailed explanation of the remedy (for the complainant), or a response to the proposed remedy (for the respondent) | #A detailed explanation of the remedy (for the complainant), or a response to the proposed remedy (for the respondent); and | ||
#Any expert evidence or opinion. All expert evidence must be presented to the other party within 90 days of the hearing. | #Any expert evidence or opinion. All expert evidence must be presented to the other party within 90 days of the hearing. | ||
Evidence that has not been disclosed cannot be presented at a hearing, while also can be inferred to negatively affect your case by the Tribunal. A failure to disclose can also simply prevent a complaint from going forward, or prevent a respondent from filing an application to dismiss. | Evidence that has not been disclosed cannot be presented at a hearing, while also can be inferred to negatively affect your case by the Tribunal. A failure to disclose can also simply prevent a complaint from going forward, or prevent a respondent from filing an application to dismiss. | ||
=== 5. Settlement Meeting === | === 5. Settlement Meeting === | ||
