Somjee v North West Regional Health Authority & Anor [1996] UKEAT 1366_95_0706 (7 June 1996)

Somjee v North West Regional Health Authority & Anor [1996] UKEAT 1366_95_0706 (7 June 1996)

There was no error of law in the Tribunal's decision. The Tribunal properly directed itself on the law, made specific findings of fact supported by evidence, and was entitled to prefer the evidence of the Health Authorities' witnesses. Allegations of bias and unfairness were unsubstantiated. Complaints out of time were properly dismissed, and there was no breach of natural justice or the European Convention on Human Rights.

Citation
[1996] UKEAT 1366_95_0706
Parties
Appellant: Miss Somjee; Respondents: North West Regional Health Authority and Sefton Health Authority
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 June 1996
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Victimisation, Unfair Dismissal, Procedural Fairness, Time Limits
Employment Law Discrimination Law Race Discrimination Victimisation Unfair Dismissal Procedural Fairness Time Limits

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Parties

Miss Somjee

Appellant

North West Regional Health Authority and Sefton Health Authority

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in law in dismissing claims of race discrimination and victimisation
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal was biased or failed to conduct a fair hearing
  3. 3 Whether complaints were out of time and whether time should be extended

Ratio Decidendi

There was no error of law in the Tribunal's decision. The Tribunal properly directed itself on the law, made specific findings of fact supported by evidence, and was entitled to prefer the evidence of the Health Authorities' witnesses. Allegations of bias and unfairness were unsubstantiated. Complaints out of time were properly dismissed, and there was no breach of natural justice or the European Convention on Human Rights.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed