Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau) v Antoinette Costantine

Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau) v Antoinette Costantine

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's non-appearance and lack of valid excuse for failing to secure legal representation or make a proper application for adjournment, and because an adjournment would cause serious prejudice to the claimant who has waited over six years for a hearing.

Parties
Defendant/appellant: Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau); Claimant/respondent: Antoinette Costantine
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
State Immunity, Discrimination, Harassment, Adjournment Procedure
Employment Law International Law State Immunity Discrimination Harassment Adjournment Procedure

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Parties

Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau)

Defendant/appellant

Antoinette Costantine

Claimant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is entitled to state immunity under the State Immunity Act 1978 for employment-related claims
  2. 2 Whether an adjournment should be granted due to lack of legal representation

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's non-appearance and lack of valid excuse for failing to secure legal representation or make a proper application for adjournment, and because an adjournment would cause serious prejudice to the claimant who has waited over six years for a hearing.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed for non-appearance and lack of valid adjournment application.