R (on the application of G) v Governors of X School

[2011] Med LR 473

SUPREME COURT

Before Lord HOPE Deputy President, Lord WALKER, Lord BROWN, Lord KERR, and Lord DYSON

Disciplinary proceedings — Teaching assistant — Legal representation — Right to a fair trial — Subsequent investigation by the Independent Safeguarding Authority and possible barring from working with children — Nexus between the two sets of proceedings — Whether governors' decision not to allow claimant legal representation at the disciplinary hearing violated his Convention right — Article 6 ECHR