

Higgs and Rolec: Bias on the Bench
May 17, 2023
Aileen McColgan KC discusses toxic debates and biased judges in two employment law cases. The podcast explores recusal to avoid bias, challenges of alleging bias, and trade union involvement in employee rights cases. They also delve into the concept of bias and apparent bias in the Administrative Tribunal, discuss the implications of judges using social media, and explore the distinction between apparent bias and actual bias cases in the judicial system.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Challenging Lay Members' Impartiality
01:52 • 6min
Perception of Bias in the Judicial System
07:32 • 2min
Bias Allegations and Trade Union Involvement in Employee Rights Cases
09:37 • 3min
Bias and Apparent Bias in the AT: Exploring Case Law and Challenges
12:46 • 11min
The Potential Conflict of Social Media Use by Judges
23:53 • 4min