Ruby v. British Medical Associaton & Ors [2000] UKEAT 459_00_1904 (19 April 2000)

Ruby v. British Medical Associaton & Ors [2000] UKEAT 459_00_1904 (19 April 2000)

There was no evidence of bias or improper exercise of discretion by the tribunal; no error of law was demonstrated in the refusal to transfer or adjourn the hearing.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 459_00_1904
Parties
Appellant: Dr M Ruby; First Respondent: British Medical Association; Third Respondent: Department of Health and Social Security
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 April 2000
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory Appeal / Appeal Against Refusal to Transfer or Adjourn Tribunal Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Res Judicata, Tribunal Procedure, Transfer of Proceedings, Adjournment
Employment Law Civil Procedure Racial Discrimination Res Judicata Tribunal Procedure Transfer of Proceedings Adjournment

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Parties

Dr M Ruby

Appellant

British Medical Association

First Respondent

Department of Health and Social Security

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Interlocutory Appeal / Appeal Against Refusal to Transfer or Adjourn Tribunal Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tribunal erred in refusing to transfer the case to another tribunal or region
  2. 2 Whether the tribunal erred in refusing to adjourn the hearing

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence of bias or improper exercise of discretion by the tribunal; no error of law was demonstrated in the refusal to transfer or adjourn the hearing.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order for adjournment or transfer; interlocutory appeal dismissed.