independent investigator

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meaningsofindependentandinvestigator

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independent
adjective
uk
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/us
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, ...
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investigator
noun[C]
uk
/ɪnˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/us
/ɪnˈves.tə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ/
a person whose job is to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. in order to discover ...
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(Definition ofindependentandinvestigatorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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All abnormal hearts, and one-tenth of hearts judged to be normal, were reviewed by anindependentinvestigator.
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There is no reason why any additional work would fall upon anindependentinvestigatorwith the same powers of access.
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We need to consider also the question of procedures for enforcement and theindependentinvestigator.
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He has appointed anindependentinvestigatorto find out how the aluminium sulphate got there.
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The report wanted not merely an independent tritribunal but anindependentinvestigator.
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I want it so anyindependentinvestigatorcan visit a club and be shown precise details relating to all transfers.
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It remains our view that complainants would prefer to deal with anindependentinvestigatorrather than the person against whom the complaint is being made.
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There is to be anindependentinvestigator.
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It is for theindependentinvestigatorto determine what assistance may be required.
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I am therefore convinced that anindependentinvestigatorof some kind would be the proper way to deal with these complaints.
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Experience shows that if the complaint goes to the people who are supposed to have done wrong, it is better to have anindependentinvestigator.
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The wording does suggest that anindependentinvestigatorwho is representative of the person involved in an accident is appointed.
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Subsection (3) expressly forbids theindependentinvestigatorfrom considering several broader issues.
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For major public interest cases, the joint disciplinary scheme operates as anindependentinvestigator on behalf of the three main professional bodies and, after investigation, makes recommendations to them.
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They may not be typical cases, but they show that there is a role for anindependentinvestigatorof cases referred to him relating to police activity.
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An inquiry has been set up under the direction of anindependentinvestigatorwho will be free to pursue his inquiries wherever he thinks it useful.
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My permanent secretary will advise on what course of action might be appropriate, taking account of any weight attached to particular findings by theindependentinvestigator.
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Citizens will thus have anindependentinvestigatorworking on their behalf.
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Furthermore, what would be the implications for the time and resources of theindependentinvestigatorif he were to investigate all complaints in the first instance?
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Reference has been made to rare cases which could require anindependentinvestigator.
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