A v Home Office (UKBA) (Practice and Procedure: Costs) [2015] UKEAT 0443_14_3004 (30 April 2015)

A v Home Office (UKBA) (Practice and Procedure: Costs) [2015] UKEAT 0443_14_3004 (30 April 2015)

The Employment Tribunal was entitled to make a costs order against the Claimant for unreasonable conduct in bringing and persisting with baseless claims, and it sufficiently considered and explained its approach to the Claimant's means.

Citation
[2015] UKEAT 0443_14_3004
Parties
Appellant: A; Respondent: Home Office
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 April 2015
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal Tribunal / Full Hearing on Costs Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Costs Orders, Unreasonable Conduct, Disability Discrimination, Tribunal Discretion
Employment Law Costs Costs Orders Unreasonable Conduct Disability Discrimination Tribunal Discretion

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Parties

A

Appellant

Home Office

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal Tribunal / Full Hearing on Costs Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in law by making a costs order against the Claimant for unreasonable conduct
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal failed to consider or give reasons regarding the Claimant's ability to pay

Ratio Decidendi

The Employment Tribunal was entitled to make a costs order against the Claimant for unreasonable conduct in bringing and persisting with baseless claims, and it sufficiently considered and explained its approach to the Claimant's means.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Claimant to pay Respondent £5,000 towards costs