Kumar & Anor v. Grattan Plc [2000] EAT 1202_99_1102 (11 February 2000)

Kumar & Anor v. Grattan Plc [2000] EAT 1202_99_1102 (11 February 2000)

The Employment Tribunal's findings distinguishing the applicants from comparators based on the nature and seriousness of intimidation were findings of fact supported by evidence. No error of law or perversity was demonstrated. The appeal raised no reasonably arguable point of law.

Citation
[2000] EAT 1202_99_1102
Parties
Appellant: Mr Kumar; Appellant: Mr Hussain; Respondent: Grattan Plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 February 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Comparators, Perversity, Tribunal Reasoning
Employment Law Discrimination Law Racial Discrimination Unfair Dismissal Comparators Perversity Tribunal Reasoning

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Parties

Mr Kumar

Appellant

Mr Hussain

Appellant

Grattan Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in law in dismissing claims for racial discrimination
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal's decision was perverse
  3. 3 Whether comparators were treated differently without justification

Ratio Decidendi

The Employment Tribunal's findings distinguishing the applicants from comparators based on the nature and seriousness of intimidation were findings of fact supported by evidence. No error of law or perversity was demonstrated. The appeal raised no reasonably arguable point of law.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed.