I have been through a Reg.6 appeal with the CAA on medical grounds and the 'impartial' board was made up of 2 x CAA executive directors. I am not questioning their professional judgement in any way but it is quite laughable that any professional body would even consider having their own executive directors form any impartial board. However honestly impartial the executive directors are it cannot help but stink of conspiracy.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
As for judicial review, a lengthy and very expensive conference was held with legal counsel in London and we were informed of the huge costs involved in bringing an action for judicial review. Counsel was very confident of the merits of the case and even pointed out an alternative approach, aimed at discrimination. Following consultation with the CAA the considered verdict was they've got more money and time than us, they'll bury us in paperwork and bankrupt us in the process and by the time we get a judgement, EASA will be in charge and we'll have to start again in the European Courts. Project got canned!