Lynn v Unison [2000] UKEAT 875_97_0210 (2 October 2000)

Lynn v Unison [2000] UKEAT 875_97_0210 (2 October 2000)

Dr Lynn was a full member of Unison at the date of his application to the EAT, having been re-admitted and transferred to the Newham Branch, with membership backdated to April 1996; therefore, the EAT lacked jurisdiction to entertain his complaint.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 875_97_0210
Parties
Appellant: Dr Lynn; Respondent: Unison
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal Tribunal and Originating Application / Appeal and Original Jurisdiction Determination
Outcome
Appeal and originating application dismissed
Legal Topics
Trade Union Membership, Unlawful Exclusion or Expulsion, Jurisdiction of Employment Appeal Tribunal, Compromise Agreements
Employment Law Trade Union Law Trade Union Membership Unlawful Exclusion or Expulsion Jurisdiction of Employment Appeal Tribunal Compromise Agreements

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Parties

Dr Lynn

Appellant

Unison

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal Tribunal and Originating Application / Appeal and Original Jurisdiction Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Dr Lynn was a member of Unison at the relevant date for EAT jurisdiction
  2. 2 Whether Dr Lynn was unlawfully excluded or expelled from Unison
  3. 3 Whether the Employment Tribunal followed proper procedure in striking out Dr Lynn's complaint

Ratio Decidendi

Dr Lynn was a full member of Unison at the date of his application to the EAT, having been re-admitted and transferred to the Newham Branch, with membership backdated to April 1996; therefore, the EAT lacked jurisdiction to entertain his complaint.

Court Disposition

Appeal and originating application dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Originating application dismissed