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proposals on post-referral discussions were intended to standardise the approach to engagement in the stages following a referral
in relation to post-referral discussion of grounds, the Scottish Government would consider whether further amendments were needed to clarify that the hearing would not be compelled to act in a particular way based on the Principal Reporter's views
in relation to concerns about power imbalances or potential self-incrimination, the Scottish Government stated the post-referral discussion was not compulsory and the Reporter's role is to offer information and support participation, not to secure acceptance of grounds
from 30 March...