Ako v. Compass Group (t/a Select Service Partner) [2003] UKEAT 0155_03_1505 (15 May 2003)

Ako v. Compass Group (t/a Select Service Partner) [2003] UKEAT 0155_03_1505 (15 May 2003)

The appellant resigned and was not dismissed; no evidence supported race discrimination or unfair dismissal; the appellant acted unreasonably in the proceedings, justifying a costs order.

Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0155_03_1505
Parties
Appellant: Mr Ako; Respondent: Compass Group t/a Select Service Partner
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 May 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Victimisation, Costs
Employment Law Race Discrimination Unfair Dismissal Victimisation Costs

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Parties

Mr Ako

Appellant

Compass Group t/a Select Service Partner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was dismissed or resigned
  2. 2 Whether there was race discrimination
  3. 3 Whether there was unfair dismissal

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant resigned and was not dismissed; no evidence supported race discrimination or unfair dismissal; the appellant acted unreasonably in the proceedings, justifying a costs order.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant ordered to pay £500 towards respondent's costs