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
Legal Issues
- 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
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