Kassem v. General Medical Council [2000] EAT 380_99_1004 (10 April 2000)

Kassem v. General Medical Council [2000] EAT 380_99_1004 (10 April 2000)

The refusal by the GMC in July 1998, communicated by letter, constituted a refusal of Dr Kassem's application for registration within the meaning of section 12 of the Race Relations Act 1976, making his Employment Tribunal application in time.

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Citation
[2000] EAT 380_99_1004
Parties
Appellant: Dr Kassem; Respondent: General Medical Council (GMC)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 April 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Preliminary Dismissal for Being Out of Time
Outcome
Appeal allowed to the extent that the application was in time.
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Time Limits, Jurisdiction, Medical Registration
Employment Law Discrimination Law Racial Discrimination Time Limits Jurisdiction Medical Registration

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Parties

Dr Kassem

Appellant

General Medical Council (GMC)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Preliminary Dismissal for Being Out of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Dr Kassem's application to the Employment Tribunal was out of time under the Race Relations Act 1976
  2. 2 Whether refusal of registration by GMC in July 1998 constituted a refusal of an application under section 12 of the Race Relations Act 1976

Ratio Decidendi

The refusal by the GMC in July 1998, communicated by letter, constituted a refusal of Dr Kassem's application for registration within the meaning of section 12 of the Race Relations Act 1976, making his Employment Tribunal application in time.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed to the extent that the application was in time.

Orders

  • Employment Tribunal to reconsider the case on the merits.
  • Legal Aid taxation granted to the Appellant.