Matthew Hickey appeared for the Parole Board, which successfully resisted an application for judicial review of a decision to decline an application for parole.
The applicant had argued that the decision was vitiated on the grounds that: it took into account irrelevant considerations; it failed to take into account relevant considerations; it was an improper exercise of power; and, it was in bad faith. The applicant argued that the respondent breached the rules of natural justice and did not accord the applicant procedural fairness.
Justice Brown decided that the grounds of review were not made out on the facts.
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