Reviewed case brief

R v Sussex Justices, ex parte McCarthy

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[1924] 1 KB 256 · King's Bench Division (England)

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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

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        Editorial source

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