Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Defences — Bias — Test for Likelihood of Bias

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The test for bias is objective, not subjective. The appearance of bias matters, not actual bias. The principle applies to judicial conduct and fair hearing. The rule asks whether a reasonable observer would perceive a real likelihood of bias. Proof of actual favouritism is not…

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