Sanderson v Qinetiq Ltd [2003] UKEAT 1025_02_1701 (17 January 2003)

Sanderson v Qinetiq Ltd [2003] UKEAT 1025_02_1701 (17 January 2003)

The Tribunal's findings were open to it based on the evidence; there was no unfavourable treatment or discrimination against the Applicant, and no reasonable Tribunal could have found otherwise. Allegations of bias were unsupported and the Tribunal extended hearing time to ensure fairness.

Citation
[2003] UKEAT 1025_02_1701
Parties
Appellant: Mr C Sanderson; Respondent: Scientific research and development agency (Respondent)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 January 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Employment Tribunal Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Victimisation, Bias in Tribunal Proceedings
Employment Law Equality Law Race Discrimination Victimisation Bias in Tribunal Proceedings

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Parties

Mr C Sanderson

Appellant

Scientific research and development agency (Respondent)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Employment Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Applicant was unlawfully discriminated against on racial grounds
  2. 2 Whether the Applicant was victimised for lodging a grievance
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal exhibited bias or apparent bias

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal's findings were open to it based on the evidence; there was no unfavourable treatment or discrimination against the Applicant, and no reasonable Tribunal could have found otherwise. Allegations of bias were unsupported and the Tribunal extended hearing time to ensure fairness.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No further orders; Tribunal decision stands