Kernrechtsfrage
Whether members of the authority had to recuse themselves because media and political pressure could create bias in a disciplinary proceeding to revoke a medical practice license.
Extrahierter Entscheid
Under § 16(1)(e) VRPG, recusal is required where circumstances could objectively raise doubts about impartiality; this may include external pressure such as media campaigns.
Extrahierte Begründung
The decision distinguishes subjective and objective bias. Subjective bias may stem from a decision-maker's conduct, statements, or external pressure. The test is whether, viewed objectively and considering all factual and procedural circumstances, the situation is capable of creating mistrust in impartiality.