Robertson v. Bexley Community Centre (t/a Leisure Link) [2001] UKEAT 1516_00_0907 (9 July 2001)

Robertson v. Bexley Community Centre (t/a Leisure Link) [2001] UKEAT 1516_00_0907 (9 July 2001)

It is arguable that the Tribunal erred in its approach to time limits, failed to address victimisation, may not have applied the correct legal principles, and that procedural irregularity and case management issues require examination at a Full Hearing.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 1516_00_0907
Parties
Appellant: Francis Robertson; Respondent: Bexley Community Centre trading as Leisure Link
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal to proceed to Full Hearing
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Victimisation, Constructive Dismissal, Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Francis Robertson

Appellant

Bexley Community Centre trading as Leisure Link

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in finding no unlawful racial discrimination
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal erred in treating incidents as time-barred
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal failed to address victimisation

Ratio Decidendi

It is arguable that the Tribunal erred in its approach to time limits, failed to address victimisation, may not have applied the correct legal principles, and that procedural irregularity and case management issues require examination at a Full Hearing.

Court Disposition

Appeal to proceed to Full Hearing

Orders

  • Matter to proceed to Full Hearing before the Appeal Tribunal.
  • Chairman to provide an answer regarding the alleged ex parte conversation.