Hosein v Ramnarine-Hill (Trinidad and Tobago)

Hosein v Ramnarine-Hill (Trinidad and Tobago)

The Disciplinary Committee's exclusion of the letter was justified due to procedural non-compliance, and its findings of fact were supported by credible evidence; there was no procedural irregularity warranting setting aside its report.

Parties
Appellant: Shaheed Hosein; Respondent: Uthra Ramnarine-Hill
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 October 2021
Procedural Posture
Professional Disciplinary Appeal / Final Appeal Before Privy Council
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Procedural Fairness, Exclusion of Evidence, Standards of Professional Conduct, Appellate Review of Fact Finding
Professional Discipline Legal Ethics Procedural Fairness Exclusion of Evidence Standards of Professional Conduct Appellate Review of Fact Finding

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Parties

Shaheed Hosein

Appellant

Uthra Ramnarine-Hill

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Professional Disciplinary Appeal / Final Appeal Before Privy Council

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Disciplinary Committee's report was procedurally irregular and should be set aside
  2. 2 Whether exclusion of the 'excluded letter' was erroneous and unfair
  3. 3 Whether the Disciplinary Committee gave adequate reasons for rejecting the appellant's defence

Ratio Decidendi

The Disciplinary Committee's exclusion of the letter was justified due to procedural non-compliance, and its findings of fact were supported by credible evidence; there was no procedural irregularity warranting setting aside its report.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed