Judgment
Bilika Harry Simamba v Julie Arnall - Ruling
[2026] CICA (Civ) 17
· Civ App 0001/2026 · 2026-09-28
Judicial recusal and apparent bias; Fair-minded and informed observer test under Porter v Magill; Whether previous adverse judicial decisions give rise to apparent bias; Allegations of judicial misconduct and lack of objective evidence; Independence and impartiality of appellate judges; Effect of related litigation on judicial recusal applications; Unconscious bias and appearance of justice. Judicial Recusal; Appellate Procedure; Natural Justice; Constitutional and Public Law; Judicial Independence; Civil Procedure
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| Neutral Citation | [2026] CICA (Civ) 17 |
|---|---|
| Cause Number | Civ App 0001/2026 |
| Court | CICA (Civ) |
| Judge | Beatson JA, Birt JA, Montgomery JA |
| Parties | Bilika Harry Simamba v Julie Arnall - Ruling |
| Judgment Date | 2026-09-28 |
| Subject | Judicial recusal and apparent bias; Fair-minded and informed observer test under Porter v Magill; Whether previous adverse judicial decisions give rise to apparent bias; Allegations of judicial misconduct and lack of objective evidence; Independence and impartiality of appellate judges; Effect of related litigation on judicial recusal applications; Unconscious bias and appearance of justice. Judicial Recusal; Appellate Procedure; Natural Justice; Constitutional and Public Law; Judicial Independence; Civil Procedure |
| Filename (current) | CICACIV0001202609282026BILIKASIMAMBAJULIEARNALLRULING.pdf |
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