Marke v Crown Prosecution Service [1991] UKEAT 63_90_0205 (2 May 1991)

Marke v Crown Prosecution Service [1991] UKEAT 63_90_0205 (2 May 1991)

The Tribunal found no evidence that Mr Marke was discriminated against on racial grounds in any aspect of his employment or dismissal; all adverse actions were based on capability and not race. No error of law was found in the Tribunal's approach or findings.

Citation
[1991] UKEAT 63_90_0205
Parties
Appellant: Mr Marke; Respondent: Crown Prosecution Service
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 May 1991
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Direct Discrimination, Employment Tribunal Procedure
Employment Law Equality Law Racial Discrimination Unfair Dismissal Direct Discrimination Employment Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Mr Marke

Appellant

Crown Prosecution Service

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Marke was subjected to unlawful racial discrimination by the Crown Prosecution Service
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal and treatment of Mr Marke were racially motivated
  3. 3 Whether there was any error of law in the Tribunal's decision

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found no evidence that Mr Marke was discriminated against on racial grounds in any aspect of his employment or dismissal; all adverse actions were based on capability and not race. No error of law was found in the Tribunal's approach or findings.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application is not well founded and is dismissed unanimously.