McLachlan v. Cambridgeshire Constabulary [2000] UKEAT 1195_99_1005 (10 May 2000)

McLachlan v. Cambridgeshire Constabulary [2000] UKEAT 1195_99_1005 (10 May 2000)

The Tribunal Chairman erred by failing to properly weigh relevant factors and merits in refusing the amendment; a full hearing should be granted.

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Citation
[2000] UKEAT 1195_99_1005
Parties
Applicant: Appellant; Respondent: Respondents
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 May 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Directions given; Respondents have 14 days to attend or give notice to show cause against amendment. If not, amendment will be granted.
Legal Topics
Sex Discrimination, Amendment of Originating Application, Tribunal Procedure
Employment Law Sex Discrimination Amendment of Originating Application Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Appellant

Applicant

Respondents

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Tribunal Chairman erred in refusing amendment to raise sex discrimination allegation
  2. 2 Whether the merits and prejudice were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal Chairman erred by failing to properly weigh relevant factors and merits in refusing the amendment; a full hearing should be granted.

Court Disposition

Directions given; Respondents have 14 days to attend or give notice to show cause against amendment. If not, amendment will be granted.

Orders

  • Respondents given 14 days to attend or give notice to Tribunal.
  • If Respondents do not attend, amendment to raise sex discrimination allegation will be granted.