In re Sinel v [1999] JLR 135 (01 July 1999)

In re Sinel v [1999] JLR 135 (01 July 1999)

Recusal of Jurats as a body is only warranted in exceptional circumstances where a real possibility exists that the complainant would not receive the same fair hearing and treatment as any other party.

Citation
[1999] JLR 135
Parties
Complainant: Sinel
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 July 1999
Procedural Posture
Recusation / Application for Recusal
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Recusal of Judges, Apparent Bias
Judicial Procedure Recusal of Judges Apparent Bias

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Parties

Sinel

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Recusation / Application for Recusal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Jurats as a body should be recused for apparent bias

Ratio Decidendi

Recusal of Jurats as a body is only warranted in exceptional circumstances where a real possibility exists that the complainant would not receive the same fair hearing and treatment as any other party.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Jurats not recused as a body