Thomas v. Tiny Opus Computers Ltd [2001] UKEAT 0264_01_3007 (30 July 2001)

Thomas v. Tiny Opus Computers Ltd [2001] UKEAT 0264_01_3007 (30 July 2001)

The Tribunal did not err in law in managing the evidence and cross-examination; its findings were based on a fair assessment of the evidence and did not demonstrate racial discrimination or procedural unfairness.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 0264_01_3007
Parties
Appellant: Mr A Thomas; Respondent: Tiny Opus Computers Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Constructive Dismissal, Equal Opportunities Policy, Employment Tribunal Procedure
Employment Law Discrimination Law Racial Discrimination Constructive Dismissal Equal Opportunities Policy Employment Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Mr A Thomas

Appellant

Tiny Opus Computers Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in law by not permitting certain cross-examination and reference to witness statements
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal's findings on racial discrimination and equal opportunities policy were flawed

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal did not err in law in managing the evidence and cross-examination; its findings were based on a fair assessment of the evidence and did not demonstrate racial discrimination or procedural unfairness.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed