The Tribunal concluded that: the investigation was carried out in accordance with the correct procedures; the facts were established by clear and convincing evidence; the facts established amounted to misconduct under the staff regulations and rules and that the sanction imposed was not excessive. Due process and procedural fairness: The Tribunal rejected the Applicant’s submission that the investigation into his actions should not have been commenced because there was no evidence of harm to the Organization. Pursuant to ST/AI/371/Amend.1, once there is reason to believe that a staff member...
ST/IC/2014/26
The facts at issue and their legal characterization (physical assault) were established. However, the Tribunal found that the sanction imposed was disproportionate, considering that the mitigating circumstances applicable, notably the Applicant’s mental health condition at the time of the incident giving rise to the disciplinary measure and alleged provocation before it, were not fully and properly considered. It was noted that the investigation failed to gather sufficient evidence on these aspects, which where thus not properly put before the decision-maker. Unlawfulness of a “forfeit...
The Tribunal found that it was established by clear and convincing evidence that the Applicant had had sexual intercourse with two persons under the age of eighteen and that the sanction of dismissal, together with a fine, were proportionate to the established misconduct. This conclusion was independent from the outcome of the judicial proceedings before the national courts of Kosovo with respect to the violation(s) of the CCK. Standard of review of disciplinary matters: In reviewing disciplinary matters, the Tribunal must examine(1) whether the facts on which the disciplinary measure was...