(i) Indications of a closed judicial mind, a pre-determined outcome, engage the appearance of bias principle and are likely to render a hearing unfair.
(ii) Provisional or preliminary judicial views are permissible, provided that an open mind is maintained.
(iii) An appellant does not require the permission of the tribunal to give evidence. This does not prevent the application of fair and sensible case management and, further, is subject to the doctrine of misuse of the tribunal’s process.
Citations:
[2017] UKUT 293 (IAC)
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Immigration
Updated: 31 January 2022; Ref: scu.595803