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AB v AG (Capacity) [2020] JCA 094 (29 May 2020)
The Court of Appeal refused a renewed recusal application, holding that Sir Michael Birt JA’s charity patronage, judicial roles, and past advocacy did not create apparent bias.
Bisson v Minister for Infrastructure 17-Sep-2019 [2019] JCA 181 (19 September 2019)
The Court of Appeal rejected Ms Bisson’s recusal application, holding that prior criticism of her brother in an earlier case did not create apparent bias.
Gosselin -v- Minister for Social Security [2016] JRC 204 (08 November 2016)
The Royal Court of Jersey rejected a recusal application, holding that the Bailiff’s former roles and institutional position did not create objective bias.
Capuano v Att. Gen. [2014] 2 JLR 95 (30 July 2014)
The court considered apparent bias where the Bailiff knew the defendant’s previous convictions while exercising a casting vote. The test depended on the facts of the individual case.
Syvret v Chief Minister [2011] JLR 343 (20 June 2011)
The court dismissed an application to recuse a Commissioner, holding there was no apparent bias from limited professional acquaintances or appointment by the Bailiff.
Syvret v AG and Connetable of Grouville [2011] JRC 115B (17 June 2011)
On a recusal application, the Commissioner held that his limited acquaintance and social contact with Jersey legal figures did not require disqualification.
Bryce-Richards -v- AG 24-Jan-2006 [2006] JCA 010 (24 January 2006)
The Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal against conviction and sentence for fraudulent conversion, rejecting challenges to adjournment, hearsay evidence, summing up, and verdict.
Baglin v Att. Gen. [2005] JLR 180 (19 May 2005)
A recusal application failed because prior misconduct by a party, including rude conduct in court, did not by itself create a real possibility of apparent bias.
1999/14 - Eves v Le Main [1999] UR 14 (22 January 1999)
The Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal against a strike-out order based on prescription, finding no basis to extend limitation, admit fresh evidence, or allege bias.
Mayo v Cantrade [1997] JLR 304 (01 December 1997)
Recusation application dismissed: the mere fact that the Bailiff or Deputy Bailiff hears a case involving the States or another government body does not of itself prove apparent bias.
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