Fraser v University Of Leicester & Ors (Race Discrimination) [2014] UKEAT 0155_13_0506 (5 June 2014)

Fraser v University Of Leicester & Ors (Race Discrimination) [2014] UKEAT 0155_13_0506 (5 June 2014)

The Tribunal correctly applied the burden of proof, considered both individual and thematic complaints, found no facts from which race discrimination or victimisation could be inferred, and provided adequate reasons; no error of law was disclosed.

Citation
[2014] UKEAT 0155_13_0506
Parties
Appellant: Claimant; Respondent: First Respondent; Respondent: Second Respondent; Respondent: Third Respondent
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 June 2014
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Burden of Proof, Victimisation, Harassment, Time Limits
Employment Law Equality Law Race Discrimination Burden of Proof Victimisation Harassment Time Limits

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Parties

Claimant

Appellant

First Respondent

Respondent

Second Respondent

Respondent

Third Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in applying the burden of proof in race discrimination claims
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal failed to adopt a holistic approach to multiple allegations of discrimination
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal failed to draw proper inferences from responses to statutory questionnaires

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal correctly applied the burden of proof, considered both individual and thematic complaints, found no facts from which race discrimination or victimisation could be inferred, and provided adequate reasons; no error of law was disclosed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed