Gilbert v Data Express [1992] UKEAT 185_92_1901 (19 January 1992)

Gilbert v Data Express [1992] UKEAT 185_92_1901 (19 January 1992)

No arguable point of law was established; the Tribunal had considered all relevant evidence and statutory duties, and the dismissal was not inconsistent with the evidence or law.

Citation
[1992] UKEAT 185_92_1901
Parties
Appellant: Mr Gilbert; Respondent: Data Express
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 January 1992
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Health and Safety, Dismissal Procedure
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Health and Safety Dismissal Procedure

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Parties

Mr Gilbert

Appellant

Data Express

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the dismissal of Mr Gilbert was unfair
  2. 2 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in law by not considering statutory duties under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  3. 3 Whether procedural irregularities affected the fairness of the hearing

Ratio Decidendi

No arguable point of law was established; the Tribunal had considered all relevant evidence and statutory duties, and the dismissal was not inconsistent with the evidence or law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal is dismissed; no full hearing will be held.