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Judge did not err in dismissing recusal application despite his description of the appellant (High Court)

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report w-005-1319 (Approx. 3 pages)

Judge did not err in dismissing recusal application despite his description of the appellant (High Court)

In Al Zawawi v Newson-Smith [2016] EWHC 2796 (QB), the court considered where, for the purposes of recusal, the line would be drawn between colourful but acceptable judicial commentary and conduct casting doubt on an ability to judge objectively.

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Resource ID w-005-1319
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Published on 21-Dec-2016
Resource Type Legal update: case report
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  • England
  • Wales
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