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So judge takes one party into his chambers to discuss the case, but not the other. The party he takes in has provided the judge's daughter with a mini-pupillage. The judge emails the other party, omitting some of the details which were discussed. The judge offers in writing to recuse himself if it felt his impartiality is compromised, but fails to do so when asked.

How on earth can this not be seen to give the appearance of bias?

This decision needs to be looked at again - it looks awful and greatly undermines public confidence in the judiciary.