The UK Court of Appeal has held that the Parole Board does not possess the necessary independence required by art 5(4) of the European Convention on Human Rights. This decision may be relevant to a determination under s 24 of the Victorian Charter as to whether a court or tribunal is ‘competent, independent and impartial’.
Detailed case note.
Found in 01. Access to Justice/Fair Hearing, 2008, Comparative Domestic, s24 - Fair Hearing, Select International and Comparative Caselaw, UK Court or Tribunal