From NW
So in summary - the claimant would like panel member to step down due to his prominence within NIPSA, a pro-trans trade union. The Claimant would like the judge to sit alone going forward.
Actually that's clumsily expressed. the claimant would like panel member to step down due to his prominence within NIPSA which is a union which appears to have picked a side in the gender "debate" which is hostile to hers.
The respondent says this is nonsense. He has never expressed a public view of the matter and is perfectly capable of putting it aside as a panel member and judging the case on the facts.
There is also a disagreement on whether the judge can sit alone. R says no. C says yes with R's consent, if the recusal happens.