Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the Federal Court appeal against the cantonal refusal of recusal was admissible despite the request being made outside any pending procedure.
Extrahierter Entscheid
The appeal was doubtful as to standing because a legal interest is generally lacking when recusal is sought outside any procedure; the appeal was therefore inadmissible.
Extrahierte Begründung
A recusal decision is immediately appealable, but the appellant must still show a current, practical legal interest. That interest is absent if recusal is requested independently of any proceeding.