Raza v. BTR Sealing Systems (UK) Ltd [2001] UKEAT 1485_00_2305 (23 May 2001)

Raza v. BTR Sealing Systems (UK) Ltd [2001] UKEAT 1485_00_2305 (23 May 2001)

The appeal raises arguable issues suitable for a full hearing, but clarification is required on the precise requirement or condition applied, evidence regarding religious observance, and comparators.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 1485_00_2305
Parties
Appellant: Mr Andrew Raza; Respondent: BTR Ceiling Systems (UK) Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 May 2001
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Directions given for clarification and agreement between parties before full hearing; matter reserved to the President.
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Requirements or Conditions Under Race Relations Act 1976, Comparators, Religious Observance at Work
Employment Law Discrimination Law Race Discrimination Requirements or Conditions Under Race Relations Act 1976 Comparators Religious Observance at Work

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Parties

Mr Andrew Raza

Appellant

BTR Ceiling Systems (UK) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a requirement or condition was applied to Mr Raza under Section 1(1)(b) of the Race Relations Act 1976
  2. 2 What was the precise requirement or condition in issue
  3. 3 Whether evidence was given regarding the minimum time needed for Eid celebration

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal raises arguable issues suitable for a full hearing, but clarification is required on the precise requirement or condition applied, evidence regarding religious observance, and comparators.

Court Disposition

Directions given for clarification and agreement between parties before full hearing; matter reserved to the President.

Orders

  • Parties to agree within 28 days on the precise requirement or condition in issue.
  • Parties to agree on evidence regarding Eid observance and comparators within 28 days.