Davis v Northampton Cc & Social Services Inspection Unit [1996] UKEAT 512_95_0907 (9 July 1996)
The Tribunal failed to provide adequate reasons for not drawing an inference of racial discrimination despite substantial criticism of the Respondents' procedures. This omission requires the matter to be reheard by a newly constituted Tribunal.
- Citation
- [1996] UKEAT 512_95_0907
- Parties
- Appellant: Mr Davis; Respondent: Northamptonshire County Council
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 09 July 1996
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed; matter remitted for rehearing by a new Tribunal.
- Legal Topics
- Racial Discrimination, Recruitment Procedures, Tribunal Reasoning
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Parties
Mr Davis
Appellant
Northamptonshire County Council
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal provided sufficient reasons for not drawing an inference of racial discrimination
- 2 Whether the selection process for short-listing was arbitrary and unfair
- 3 Whether the grievance procedure was properly conducted
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal failed to provide adequate reasons for not drawing an inference of racial discrimination despite substantial criticism of the Respondents' procedures. This omission requires the matter to be reheard by a newly constituted Tribunal.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed; matter remitted for rehearing by a new Tribunal.
Orders
- Case remitted to a newly constituted Tribunal for rehearing.
- Respondents to bear in mind criticisms and improve procedures.
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