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Re:[Subject]

1. Introduction

acknowledge and thank recipient for request

what specifically have you been asked to do and not do?

what are the sources you have drawn facts relied on from?

what key issues are discussed?

very briefly outline conclusions reached

[Charges]

2. [Heading] Charge A [Use headings for as many charges as you deem necessary to analyse]

name of offence and source of law

[Subheading] Elements of offence

state elements of offence breaking them into physical and fault elements

[Subheading] (a) First element

material facts proving it beyond reasonable doubt and facts which may need to be further investigated or clarified

relevant law and sources of that law

analysis of law and facts for some it will be simple but for others it may be more complex and extended

[Subheading] (b) Second element

material facts proving it beyond reasonable doubt and facts which may need to be further investigated or clarified

relevant law and sources of that law

analysis of law and facts for some it will be simple but for others it may be more complex and extended

etc

3. [Heading] Charge B

Etc etc avoid excessive repetition by cross referencing back to elements or law or other issues already discussed

#. Conclusion

any matters requiring further clarification or investigation?

any qualifications or reservations about any part of the advice and reason?

offer of further assistance

Reference list [use footnotes in AGLC4 formatting as appropriate]

Attachments

Completed element grid for Charge A

Completed element grid for Charge B

Etc [for as many charges as you deem appropriate]