Decision 15666
| Case Number | Claimant | Judge | Language | Decision date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision 15666 | Martin | English | 1988-08-22 |
| Decision | Appealed | Appellant | Corresponding Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Returned to a different Board | No | N/A | - |
| Issue: | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: |
|---|---|---|---|
| board of referees | constitution of board | member ineligible |
Summary:
The presence of claimant's first cousin as member of the Board created the appearance of bias and it does not matter whether the appearance was in favour or against claimant. No need to decide that there was actual bias. Appearance of bias alone constitutes denial of natural justice.