Do the referees need to be connected to the cases put forward in the submission?

Do the referees need to be connected to the cases put forward in the submission?

No. It is not necessary for the referees to have worked on the cases included in the submission. When speaking with the referees, the researcher will ask them to briefly describe the case or cases they have been working on with each barrister they are providing feedback on.

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