Aziz v FDA (Formerly First Division Association) & Anor

Aziz v FDA (Formerly First Division Association) & Anor

There was no arguable case of bias, the case management and disclosure decisions were within the tribunal's discretion, and the letter from the respondents' solicitors did not amount to victimisation or harassment. The grounds of appeal were misconceived and had no reasonable prospect of success.

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Parties
Applicant: Aziz; Respondent: FDA (Formerly First Division Association); Respondent: Russell Jones & Walker
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 June 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal (oral Renewal)
Outcome
Applications refused
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Victimisation, Case Management, Disclosure, Bias, Harassment
Employment Law Discrimination Law Race Discrimination Victimisation Case Management Disclosure Bias Harassment

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Parties

Aziz

Applicant

FDA (Formerly First Division Association)

Respondent

Russell Jones & Walker

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal (oral Renewal)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in refusing to transfer the case for alleged appearance of bias
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal erred in refusing specific disclosure of telephone records
  3. 3 Whether a letter from the respondent's solicitors constituted victimisation or harassment

Ratio Decidendi

There was no arguable case of bias, the case management and disclosure decisions were within the tribunal's discretion, and the letter from the respondents' solicitors did not amount to victimisation or harassment. The grounds of appeal were misconceived and had no reasonable prospect of success.

Court Disposition

Applications refused

Orders

  • Applications for permission to appeal refused