Impartiality is a fundamental qualification for adjudicators. In the oft-cited words of Lord Hewart “it is not merely of some importance but is of fundamental importance that justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done.” A recent reconsideration decision from the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) illustrates the consequences of justice not being seen to be done. In …
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Laferriere v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, 2023 ONLAT 20-010511/AABS
This case involves the rare intersection between injury law and video games!