Mars (UK) Ltd v Hughes [1996] UKEAT 1190_95_1903 (19 March 1996)

Mars (UK) Ltd v Hughes [1996] UKEAT 1190_95_1903 (19 March 1996)

The appeal is to proceed to a full hearing based on two grounds with sufficient prima facie strength, as identified by the appellant's counsel.

Citation
[1996] UKEAT 1190_95_1903
Parties
Appellant: Mars (UK) Ltd; Respondent: Original Applicant
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 March 1996
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Matter to proceed to full hearing
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Industrial Tribunal Procedure
Employment Law Discrimination Law Race Discrimination Industrial Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Mars (UK) Ltd

Appellant

Original Applicant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the industrial tribunal erred in finding unlawful race discrimination against the applicant

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is to proceed to a full hearing based on two grounds with sufficient prima facie strength, as identified by the appellant's counsel.

Court Disposition

Matter to proceed to full hearing

Orders

  • Appellant to draft and serve a revised notice of appeal within 14 days, limited to two grounds argued
  • Chairman's notes to be transcribed and provided to parties and tribunal for the full hearing