“YY”, IMFAT Judgment 2025-5 (Merits)

In complex, first-instance case involving Fund retiree and employee of IMF Member State, established precedent of retiree’s right to receive due process after revocation of entry badge and placement of entry flag. Substantial monetary relief and full costs awarded. IMFAT held that “[a]ssuming culpability of a former staff member before he has had an opportunity to respond defeats the purpose of due process.” IMFAT defined due process in this case as a “meaningful opportunity to mount a defense and to question the veracity of the statements against him.” IMFAT held that Fund had “maintained [the entry ban] absent a review of all relevant evidence by an objective decision-maker for the purpose of determining the true nature of the facts to reach a well-founded decision as to whether the ban should be maintained.” IMFAT held that “[i]mportantly, resolution of Applicant’s chief complaint is of significance not only for Applicant’s case but for the institution as a

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