In re Pearce v [1987] JLR 109 (12 June 1987)

In re Pearce v [1987] JLR 109 (12 June 1987)

A centenier cannot be dismissed for misconduct unless all rules of natural justice are observed, specifically notice of charges, an unbiased hearing, and an opportunity to be heard.

Citation
[1987] JLR 109
Parties
Applicant: Pearce; Respondent: Unknown (State/Police/Parish)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 June 1987
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Judgment
Outcome
removal from office quashed
Legal Topics
Removal From Office, Natural Justice, Disciplinary Proceedings

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Parties

Pearce

Applicant

Unknown (State/Police/Parish)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether dismissal of a centenier for misconduct requires observance of all rules of natural justice

Ratio Decidendi

A centenier cannot be dismissed for misconduct unless all rules of natural justice are observed, specifically notice of charges, an unbiased hearing, and an opportunity to be heard.

Court Disposition

removal from office quashed

Orders

  • Dismissal of centenier set aside due to breach of natural justice