Shaikhani v. Pfizer Ltd [2001] UKEAT 0214_01_2507 (25 July 2001)

Shaikhani v. Pfizer Ltd [2001] UKEAT 0214_01_2507 (25 July 2001)

The appeal was dismissed because no error of law was asserted; the Tribunal was entitled to make its findings of fact, and alleged negligence of legal representatives is not a ground for appeal in this forum.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 0214_01_2507
Parties
Appellant: Hossain Shaikhani; Respondent: Pfizer Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Victimisation, Negligence of Legal Representatives
Employment Law Discrimination Law Racial Discrimination Victimisation Negligence of Legal Representatives

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Parties

Hossain Shaikhani

Appellant

Pfizer Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in finding no racial discrimination
  2. 2 Whether the appellant can raise negligence of his legal representatives as a ground of appeal
  3. 3 Whether there was improper contact between Mr Colman and Dr Phillips affecting the recruitment process

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because no error of law was asserted; the Tribunal was entitled to make its findings of fact, and alleged negligence of legal representatives is not a ground for appeal in this forum.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed