2021-UNAT-1116, Ashraf Ismail Abed allah Zaqqout
The impugned UNRWA DT Order clearly comes within its competence to issue appropriate case management orders. It did not exceed its competence or jurisdiction in issuing Order No. 123, and Mr. Zaqqout is not prevented from attacking the interlocutory order later if he appeals the final judgment of the UNRWA DT on the merits.
Order No. 123 (UNRWA/DT/2020), in which UNRWA DT ruled on several procedural motions filed by Mr. Zaqqout.
Interlocutory appeals in matters of evidence, procedure and trial conduct are not receivable, even when the first instance tribunal makes an error of law, if the issue can be raised later in an appeal against the final judgment on the merits. Interlocutory appeals may be receivable in exceptional cases where the first instance tribunal has clearly exceeded its jurisdiction or competence.
The interlocutory appeal is not receivable.