Jabbal v. Smith & Anor [2000] UKEAT 122_00_1311 (13 November 2000)

Jabbal v. Smith & Anor [2000] UKEAT 122_00_1311 (13 November 2000)

No evidence of racial discrimination was found; the procedural issue regarding recall of Mr Smith did not constitute a serious flaw as the appellant had prior opportunity to cross-examine, and the tribunal's findings were thorough and fair.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 122_00_1311
Parties
Appellant: Mr Jabbal; Respondent: Royal Mail / Post Office
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing – Ex Parte
Outcome
Appeal dismissed at preliminary hearing
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Recruitment Practices, Procedural Fairness
Employment Law Equality Law Racial Discrimination Recruitment Practices Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Mr Jabbal

Appellant

Royal Mail / Post Office

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing – Ex Parte

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was subject to racial discrimination in recruitment
  2. 2 Whether procedural irregularity occurred due to failure to recall a witness

Ratio Decidendi

No evidence of racial discrimination was found; the procedural issue regarding recall of Mr Smith did not constitute a serious flaw as the appellant had prior opportunity to cross-examine, and the tribunal's findings were thorough and fair.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed at preliminary hearing

Orders

  • Application dismissed
  • No full hearing to proceed