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The facts at issue and their legal characterization (physical assault) were established. However, the Tribunal found that the sanction imposed was disproportionate, considering that the mitigating circumstances applicable, notably the Applicant’s mental health condition at the time of the incident giving rise to the disciplinary measure and alleged provocation before it, were not fully and properly considered. It was noted that the investigation failed to gather sufficient evidence on these aspects, which where thus not properly put before the decision-maker. Unlawfulness of a “forfeit...

The contested decision was imposed on the Applicant after finding that there was clear and convincing evidence that the Applicant threatened to kill other staff members in the Afghanistan Country Office. The crux of the Applicant’s case was that the facts were not established through clear and convincing evidence as the witnesses present during the alleged threats provided inconsistent testimonies, and the evidence was not properly collected and, consequently, was unreliable. Whether the investigation was vitiated by procedural flaws Having reviewed the whole investigation file, which was not...