Reviewed case brief
R v Sussex Justices, ex parte McCarthy
[1924] 1 KB 256
[1924] 1 KB 256 · King's Bench Division (England)
- Court
- King's Bench Division, England
- Year
- 1924
- Subjects
- Administrative Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
Justice must not only be done but must manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done; the reasonable apprehension of bias by an informed observer disqualifies the decision-maker.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
[1924] 1 KB 256
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