Okojaja v. Blockbuster Entertainment Ltd [2000] UKEAT 727_00_2711 (27 November 2000)

Okojaja v. Blockbuster Entertainment Ltd [2000] UKEAT 727_00_2711 (27 November 2000)

The Tribunal found that the Applicant was not appointed due to lack of relevant skills and experience, not because of his disability, and the decision was adequately reasoned; therefore, the appeal has no reasonable prospect of success.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 727_00_2711
Parties
Appellant: Applicant; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Employment Tribunal Procedure
Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Employment Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Applicant

Appellant

Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal's decision was adequately reasoned
  2. 2 Whether the Applicant was subjected to discrimination due to disability
  3. 3 Whether refusal to allow a witness disadvantaged the Applicant

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the Applicant was not appointed due to lack of relevant skills and experience, not because of his disability, and the decision was adequately reasoned; therefore, the appeal has no reasonable prospect of success.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed at preliminary hearing