Radoslaw Kaleta, R (on the application of) v The Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman

Radoslaw Kaleta, R (on the application of) v The Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman

The claimant failed to identify any arguable grounds that the Ombudsman’s decision was irrational or otherwise unlawful. The Ombudsman acted within his statutory remit, considered all relevant materials, and provided adequate reasons. The application for permission to apply for judicial review is refused.

Parties
Claimant: Radoslaw Kaleta; Defendant: Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman; Interested Party: Regional Employment Judge Joanna Ward
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Permission to Apply for Judicial Review (renewed Oral Hearing After Refusal on the Papers)
Outcome
Permission to apply for judicial review refused
Legal Topics
Ombudsman Powers, Maladministration, Judicial Conduct, Procedural Fairness
Administrative Law Judicial Review Ombudsman Powers Maladministration Judicial Conduct Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Radoslaw Kaleta

Claimant

Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman

Defendant

Regional Employment Judge Joanna Ward

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Permission to Apply for Judicial Review (renewed Oral Hearing After Refusal on the Papers)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Ombudsman's refusal to conduct a full investigation into the handling of a judicial conduct complaint was irrational or unlawful
  2. 2 Whether the Ombudsman failed to follow proper process or displayed bias or predetermination

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant failed to identify any arguable grounds that the Ombudsman’s decision was irrational or otherwise unlawful. The Ombudsman acted within his statutory remit, considered all relevant materials, and provided adequate reasons. The application for permission to apply for judicial review is refused.

Court Disposition

Permission to apply for judicial review refused

Orders

  • Permission to apply for judicial review is refused