In this book, author Stephen R. Covey ignored psychology fads and instead offered seven
proven principles of fairness, integrity, honesty and human dignity.
Stadlen J was unequivocal at para 84
of his judgment: «[I] n the absence
of a problem in the witness giving evidence in person or by video link, or some other exceptional circumstance,
fairness requires that in disciplinary proceedings a person facing serious charges, especially if they amount to criminal offences which if
proved are likely to have grave adverse effects on his or her reputation and career, should in
principle be entitled by cross-examination to test the evidence
of his accuser (s) where that evidence is the sole or decisive evidence relied on against him.»