2023-蘑菇视频AT-1392, Monica Ioana Barbulescu
The Secretary-General filed an appeal.
The Appeals Tribunal found that the 蘑菇视频DT exceeded its jurisdiction and erred in law when it interpreted Staff Rule 6(3)(a) as allowing Ms. Barbulescu as a commissioning mother in a surrogacy to be entitled to maternity leave contrary to the clear and unambiguous Staff Regulations and Rules. The 蘑菇视频DT enlarged the scope of Staff Rule 6(3) to an extent that it made a policy decision which is in the purview of the Secretary-General. Further, the Dispute Tribunal erred in making factual findings without evidence.
The Appeals Tribunal however held that the...