B v A [1996] UKEAT 1142_94_0205 (2 May 1996)

B v A [1996] UKEAT 1142_94_0205 (2 May 1996)

The Industrial Tribunal was entitled to take into account the seriousness of the allegations when deciding whether to extend time under Section 76(5) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975; the appeal is dismissed as the Tribunal did not err in law.

Citation
[1996] UKEAT 1142_94_0205
Parties
Respondent: A; Appellant: B
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 May 1996
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sex Discrimination, Jurisdiction, Statutory Time Limits, Amendment of Pleadings
Employment Law Equality Law Sex Discrimination Jurisdiction Statutory Time Limits Amendment of Pleadings

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Parties

A

Respondent

B

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal had jurisdiction to entertain the application for sex discrimination given statutory time limits
  2. 2 Whether the seriousness of allegations can be considered in extending time under Section 76(5) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Ratio Decidendi

The Industrial Tribunal was entitled to take into account the seriousness of the allegations when deciding whether to extend time under Section 76(5) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975; the appeal is dismissed as the Tribunal did not err in law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No change to Tribunal's decision
  • Compensation award of £3,500 stands