Kirkham v Information Commissioner and UK Research and Innovation (strike out and recusal) [2020] UKUT 93 (AAC)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jacobs on 17 March 2020.

Read the full decision in GIA/2422/2019

Judicial Summary

Strike out - lack of co-operation in listing appeal and undermining trust and confidence of tribunal.

Recusal as a duty in case of bias - not concerned with competence.

Recusal as a power - discretion - limited scope of an appeal.

Published 15 May 2020