Bryce v. Halifax Plc [2000] UKEAT 65_00_3003 (30 March 2000)

The procedural complaint regarding justification is arguable and merits a full hearing; further directions are given to clarify evidence and procedural handling.

Citation: [2000] UKEAT 65_00_3003
Parties: Appellant: Miss Bryce; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 30 March 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Appeal Hearing
Outcome: Appeal allowed to proceed to full hearing
Legal Topics: Promotion, Justification Defence, Procedural Fairness

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Promotion Justification Defence Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Miss Bryce

Appellant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Appeal Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in considering justification without evidence
2 Whether the Appellant was less favourably treated due to disability
3 Whether procedural fairness was breached by late introduction of justification

Ratio Decidendi

The procedural complaint regarding justification is arguable and merits a full hearing; further directions are given to clarify evidence and procedural handling.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed to proceed to full hearing

Orders

Appellant to lodge affidavit within 28 days regarding procedural events
Respondent may reply within 21 days