Deman v Leeds Metropolitan University & Ors [2003] UKEAT 0768_02_1401 (14 January 2003)

Deman v Leeds Metropolitan University & Ors [2003] UKEAT 0768_02_1401 (14 January 2003)

There was no evidence or reasonable inference of bias, discrimination, or victimisation by the Employment Tribunal. The Tribunal properly considered the facts, evidence, and law, and there is no reasonable prospect of success in any of the grounds of appeal.

Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0768_02_1401
Parties
Appellant: Mr Deman; Respondent: Leeds Metropolitan University
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 January 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Victimisation, Bias in Tribunal Proceedings, Recruitment Process
Employment Law Discrimination Law Racial Discrimination Victimisation Bias in Tribunal Proceedings Recruitment Process

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Parties

Mr Deman

Appellant

Leeds Metropolitan University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal was biased against Mr Deman
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in law in dismissing claims of racial discrimination and victimisation
  3. 3 Whether the recruitment process was discriminatory or victimising

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence or reasonable inference of bias, discrimination, or victimisation by the Employment Tribunal. The Tribunal properly considered the facts, evidence, and law, and there is no reasonable prospect of success in any of the grounds of appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.