What is the Role of Counsel Assisting?
Counsel Assisting is an experienced ADF legal officer, selected by the Appointing Authority to assist a CDF Commission of Inquiry or a Board of Inquiry. Counsel Assisting obtains and presents evidence to the CDF Commission of Inquiry or Board of Inquiry relevant to the terms of reference.
Counsel Assisting may interview prospective witnesses. During the hearing, Counsel Assisting will make an opening submission, call and examine witnesses, tender documents and other exhibits and make closing submissions.