Osei v Irish Life Assurance Ltd [1997] UKEAT 1339_95_0611 (6 November 1997)

Osei v Irish Life Assurance Ltd [1997] UKEAT 1339_95_0611 (6 November 1997)

The Tribunal found no evidence of bias or appearance of bias, the refusal to adjourn was within discretion, and the costs order was justified given the Appellant's conduct and opportunity to make representations.

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Citation
[1997] UKEAT 1339_95_0611
Parties
Appellant: Mr Osei; Respondent: Irish Life Assurance Plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 November 1997
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Industrial Tribunal Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Bias in Tribunal Proceedings, Costs Orders
Employment Law Discrimination Law Racial Discrimination Bias in Tribunal Proceedings Costs Orders

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Parties

Mr Osei

Appellant

Irish Life Assurance Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Industrial Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal was biased or appeared to be biased against the Appellant
  2. 2 Whether the refusal to adjourn the proceedings constituted bias
  3. 3 Whether the order for costs was properly made

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found no evidence of bias or appearance of bias, the refusal to adjourn was within discretion, and the costs order was justified given the Appellant's conduct and opportunity to make representations.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant to pay £700 in costs to the Respondent, not to be enforced without leave of the Tribunal