Haringe v. Akpan [2001] UKEAT 974_00_1601 (16 January 2001)

Haringe v. Akpan [2001] UKEAT 974_00_1601 (16 January 2001)

Leave to amend the Notice of Appeal is granted as the addition of the new ground will not cause substantial delay or prejudice, and any prejudice can be compensated by costs.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 974_00_1601
Parties
Appellant: Haringey Council; Respondent: Mr Akpan
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
16 January 2001
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Application to Amend Notice of Appeal
Outcome
Application to amend Notice of Appeal granted
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Victimisation, Protected Act, Amendment of Pleadings
Employment Law Discrimination Law Race Discrimination Victimisation Protected Act Amendment of Pleadings

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Parties

Haringey Council

Appellant

Mr Akpan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Application to Amend Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to permit amendment to Notice of Appeal to add new ground regarding protected act
  2. 2 Whether amendment would cause prejudice or delay

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to amend the Notice of Appeal is granted as the addition of the new ground will not cause substantial delay or prejudice, and any prejudice can be compensated by costs.

Court Disposition

Application to amend Notice of Appeal granted

Orders

  • Leave to amend Notice of Appeal in the manner indicated is granted.
  • Request to Chairman for notes on evidence supporting protected act finding.