What is the current state of the law in England and Wales on the issue of individual representation in cases of breach of discipline?

Canada (Federal), Canada

The following excerpt is from Re Howard and Inmate Disciplinary Court, 1985 CanLII 3083 (FCA):

The earlier attitude of the English courts to this issue was put forth by Lord Denning M.R. in Fraser v. Mudge et al., [1975] 1 W.L.R. 1132 at pp. 1133-4: We all know that, when a man is brought up before his commanding officer for a breach of discipline, whether in the armed forces or in ships at sea, it never has been the practice to allow legal representation. It is of the first importance that the cases should be decided quickly. If legal representation were allowed, it would mean considerable delay. So also with breaches of prison discipline. They must be heard and decided speedily. Those who hear the cases must, of course, act fairly. They must let the man know the charge and give him a proper opportunity of presenting his case. But that can be done and is done without the matter being held up for legal representation. I do not think we ought to alter the existing practice. We ought not to create a precedent such as to suggest that an individual is entitled to legal representation.

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