Complaints against judge to be examined in U-turn
Summary
Complaints about Judge Philip Lancaster’s behavior have been reviewed after a judicial watchdog, the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO), changed its mind. Several women said the judge acted badly during employment tribunal hearings, and after legal action, the watchdog agreed to investigate the complaints properly.Key Facts
- There are 10 complaints against Judge Philip Lancaster from a seven-year period.
- Most complaints were initially dismissed without investigation by the JCIO.
- Three women took legal action, which led the JCIO to reconsider and review the complaints.
- Allegations include bullying, intimidation, banging on the table, and interrupting excessively during hearings.
- The JCIO originally said it could not review behavior related to "case management" and rejected some complaints due to lack of specifics.
- One complaint was upheld almost four years later, leading to a reprimand for the judge.
- Complainants argue the JCIO’s approach was unfair and didn’t consider repeated patterns of misconduct.
- The women have raised concerns about the role of Judge Barry Clarke, who oversees employment tribunals and was informed of the complaints but took little action originally.
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