A tribunal’s decision to strip Chris Spence of his doctorate because of plagiarism should be overturned and a new hearing held on the matter, his lawyer argued Thursday. Darryl Singer told a University of Toronto appeal hearing the proceedings last June should never have taken place because neither Spence nor his lawyer participated. At the very least, Singer said Thursday, a penalty should not have been imposed without giving Spence a chance to address the accusations. The entire matter should have been adjourned,” said Singer, adding there was no urgency and that the situation unfairly left Spence without the right to a proper defence. Spence did not appear for that hearing, citing medical reasons.

Source: thestar November 02, 2017 21:00 UTC