West London Healthcare NHS Trust v Joseph [1998] UKEAT 864_98_0110 (1 October 1998)

West London Healthcare NHS Trust v Joseph [1998] UKEAT 864_98_0110 (1 October 1998)

The tribunal's finding of unlawful racial discrimination depended on the breach of disciplinary procedures and less favourable treatment; if suspension was not in breach, the conclusion may be vitiated.

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Citation
[1998] UKEAT 864_98_0110
Parties
Applicant: Mr Joseph; Respondent: Trust
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 October 1998
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome
Appeal allowed to proceed on specified grounds, leave granted to amend Notice of Appeal within seven days.
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Victimisation, Disciplinary Procedures, Natural Justice
Employment Law Equality Law Racial Discrimination Victimisation Disciplinary Procedures Natural Justice

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Parties

Mr Joseph

Applicant

Trust

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether suspension of Mr Joseph constituted unlawful racial discrimination
  2. 2 Whether the Trust breached its own disciplinary procedures
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of natural justice in the tribunal's process

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal's finding of unlawful racial discrimination depended on the breach of disciplinary procedures and less favourable treatment; if suspension was not in breach, the conclusion may be vitiated.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed to proceed on specified grounds, leave granted to amend Notice of Appeal within seven days.

Orders

  • Trust granted seven days to file proposed amended Notice of Appeal.
  • Chairman to comment on amended Notice of Appeal if leave is granted.