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Trial Division – ss. B.i.1(a) of Code – forgery – Student submitted five forged Verification of Illness or Injury Forms in support of petitions to write deferred final examinations – the Student did not attend the hearing – Student was aware of the charges and did not plan to attend the hearing - hearing proceeded in the absence of the Student - Student’s affidavit evidence in Book of Documents inadmissible as Student was not present to be cross-examined and the affidavits contained arguments and submissions – finding of guilt – no evidence as to Student’s character – likelihood of repetition of offence is high – forgery is a serious offence and need for deterrence is high – recommendation of expulsion - final grade of zero in all four courses – five-year suspension – corresponding notation on the Student’s academic record.