Victor-Davis v. Hackney [2001] UKEAT 1269_01_2711 (27 November 2001)

The grounds of appeal relating to liability, victimisation, extension of time, and adequacy of handling of race discrimination complaints are arguable and should proceed to a full hearing.

Citation: [2001] UKEAT 1269_01_2711
Parties: Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 27 November 2001
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: grounds of appeal permitted to proceed to full hearing
Legal Topics: Race Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Victimisation, Extension of Time, Liability of Employer

Employment Law Discrimination Law Race Discrimination Sex Discrimination Victimisation Extension of Time Liability of Employer

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Parties

Appellant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 liability of respondents for actions of Mrs Ware
2 allegation of victimisation
3 extension of time for appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The grounds of appeal relating to liability, victimisation, extension of time, and adequacy of handling of race discrimination complaints are arguable and should proceed to a full hearing.

Court Disposition

grounds of appeal permitted to proceed to full hearing

Orders

Chairman to provide notes of Mrs Howard's evidence
Skeleton arguments to be lodged and exchanged two months before hearing date