M v Vincent [1997] UKEAT 991_97_0611 (6 November 1997)

M v Vincent [1997] UKEAT 991_97_0611 (6 November 1997)

The Industrial Tribunal has jurisdiction to make a Restricted Reporting Order against a body corporate, as the statutory term 'person' includes corporate entities unless a contrary intention appears, which is not the case here.

Citation
[1997] UKEAT 991_97_0611
Parties
Appellant: Appellants; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 November 1997
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Restricted Reporting Orders, Corporate Liability, Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Employment Law Statutory Interpretation Restricted Reporting Orders Corporate Liability Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Parties

Appellants

Appellant

Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Does the Industrial Tribunal have power to make a Restricted Reporting Order against a body corporate?
  2. 2 Does the term 'person' in relevant statutes and rules include a body corporate?

Ratio Decidendi

The Industrial Tribunal has jurisdiction to make a Restricted Reporting Order against a body corporate, as the statutory term 'person' includes corporate entities unless a contrary intention appears, which is not the case here.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Restricted Reporting Order made in respect of the company concerned