Beacom v Action Mental Health [2004] NICA 8 (02 March 2004)

Beacom v Action Mental Health [2004] NICA 8 (02 March 2004)

There was sufficient evidence for the tribunal to conclude that Mr Beacom continued to receive training for employment during the relevant period, and the purpose of the training was for employment even if the prospect of employment was slim.

Citation
[2004] NICA 8
Parties
Applicant/respondent: Robert Beacom; Respondent/appellant: Action Mental Health
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
02 March 2004
Procedural Posture
Appeal by Way of Case Stated From Fair Employment Tribunal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Training Services, Disability Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Victimisation, Fair Employment and Treatment (northern Ireland) Order 1998
Employment Law Discrimination Law Training Services Disability Discrimination Religious Discrimination Victimisation Fair Employment and Treatment (northern Ireland) Order 1998

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Parties

Robert Beacom

Applicant/respondent

Action Mental Health

Respondent/appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal by Way of Case Stated From Fair Employment Tribunal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Action Mental Health provided services in connection with training for employment under article 24 of the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998
  2. 2 Whether Mr Beacom was undergoing training for employment during the relevant period

Ratio Decidendi

There was sufficient evidence for the tribunal to conclude that Mr Beacom continued to receive training for employment during the relevant period, and the purpose of the training was for employment even if the prospect of employment was slim.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The question posed in the Case Stated is answered in the affirmative.