D'Souza v London Borough Of Lambeth [1993] UKEAT 82_93_2004 (20 April 1993)

D'Souza v London Borough Of Lambeth [1993] UKEAT 82_93_2004 (20 April 1993)

The Tribunal acted within its discretion regarding discovery, adjournment, and compensation; findings of discrimination and victimisation were made in the written decisions; no error of law or unreasonable exercise of discretion was established.

Citation
[1993] UKEAT 82_93_2004
Parties
Appellant: Mr D'Souza
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 April 1993
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal Tribunal Preliminary Hearing / Preliminary Hearing on Five Appeals; Decision on Which Proceed to Full Hearing
Outcome
Four appeals dismissed; fifth appeal (EAT/266/92) to proceed to full hearing.
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Victimisation, Discovery, Compensation, Tribunal Discretion
Employment Law Discrimination Law Race Discrimination Victimisation Discovery Compensation Tribunal Discretion

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Parties

Mr D'Souza

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal Tribunal Preliminary Hearing / Preliminary Hearing on Five Appeals; Decision on Which Proceed to Full Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in refusing discovery
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal failed to make findings of direct racial discrimination or victimisation
  3. 3 Whether compensation awarded was inadequate

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal acted within its discretion regarding discovery, adjournment, and compensation; findings of discrimination and victimisation were made in the written decisions; no error of law or unreasonable exercise of discretion was established.

Court Disposition

Four appeals dismissed; fifth appeal (EAT/266/92) to proceed to full hearing.

Orders

  • Appeals EAT/155/93, EAT/83/93, EAT/82/93, and EAT/210/93 dismissed.
  • Appeal EAT/266/92 to proceed to full hearing.