UNDT/2023/078 | SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

UNDT/2023/078, Miantoloum

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

The motion is ill-founded and dismissed.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The disciplinary measure of dismissal for misconduct against the complainant by UNICEF.

Legal Principle(s)

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Outcome

Dismissed on merits

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

Miantoloum

Entity

UNICEF

Case Number(s)

UNDT/NBI/2022/008

Tribunal

UNDT

Registry Location :

Nairobi