Alexander v Northampton Borough Council [1997] UKEAT 469_97_1010 (10 October 1997)

Alexander v Northampton Borough Council [1997] UKEAT 469_97_1010 (10 October 1997)

The Industrial Tribunal was entitled to find no breach of contract, no constructive dismissal, no evidence of discrimination or victimisation, and the circumstances of the appellant and comparator were not the same.

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Citation
[1997] UKEAT 469_97_1010
Parties
Appellant: Mr Alexander; Respondent: Northampton Borough Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 October 1997
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Racial Discrimination, Victimisation, Breach of Contract
Employment Law Discrimination Law Constructive Dismissal Racial Discrimination Victimisation Breach of Contract

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Parties

Mr Alexander

Appellant

Northampton Borough Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was constructively dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the council engaged in discriminatory recruitment and selection practices
  3. 3 Whether the appellant was victimised for protected acts

Ratio Decidendi

The Industrial Tribunal was entitled to find no breach of contract, no constructive dismissal, no evidence of discrimination or victimisation, and the circumstances of the appellant and comparator were not the same.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed