Daniel, I happen to think that any Arb who is asked to excuse themselves from a case should do so, within reason.
But in particular I think women who see certain Arbs as sexist should be able to require recusal. Otherwise the case is hobbled before it begins. Ditto for anyone with concerns about racism or homophobia.
I would like to see a jury system replace the committee, with small groups chosen to resolve particular issues. The committee has not worked for a long time. It isn't the fault of any individual or group. It's a combination of the way Arbs are nominated and elected, and the way they end up cloistered away from the community. It creates a "thin blue line" mentality. I would like to see a grassroots approach, at least as an experiment.
Sarah
On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 1:10 PM, Daniel and Elizabeth Case < dancase@frontiernet.net> wrote:
We have to do something. Suggestion: women coming before the committee
could require that certain >committee members not participate.
How about *anyone*? (As I think your next comment seems to realize)
We could extend that to any harassment case. Or we could set up a jury
system, instead of one fixed >committee, with limited challenges permitted. Peremptory? Or not?
Daniel Case
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