Cox v. British Telecommunications Plc [2003] UKEAT 0556_03_2908 (29 August 2003)

Cox v. British Telecommunications Plc [2003] UKEAT 0556_03_2908 (29 August 2003)

The Tribunal did not err in law; it properly considered the evidence, did not improperly rely on medical opinions, had statutory guidance in mind, and provided sufficient reasons for its decision and the costs order.

Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0556_03_2908
Parties
Appellant: Mr Cox; Respondent: Respondents (unnamed)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 August 2003
Procedural Posture
Appeal (employment Tribunal) / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination Act, Costs Orders, Tribunal Reasoning, Reasonable Adjustments
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Disability Discrimination Act Costs Orders Tribunal Reasoning Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mr Cox

Appellant

Respondents (unnamed)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal (employment Tribunal) / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was disabled within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal erred in relying on medical opinions rather than forming its own conclusion
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal failed to refer to statutory guidance on disability

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal did not err in law; it properly considered the evidence, did not improperly rely on medical opinions, had statutory guidance in mind, and provided sufficient reasons for its decision and the costs order.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal is not allowed to proceed further
  • Costs order of £350 against the applicant stands