Patel v British Gas Plc & Anor [1997] UKEAT 446_96_2103 (21 March 1997)

Patel v British Gas Plc & Anor [1997] UKEAT 446_96_2103 (21 March 1997)

There was no evidence of actual or apparent bias, no procedural unfairness, and no arguable point of law fit for appeal; thus, the appeal is dismissed.

Citation
[1997] UKEAT 446_96_2103
Parties
Appellant: Mr Patel; First Respondent: MacLeod Group Ltd; Second Respondent: British Gas Plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 March 1997
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing on Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; leave to appeal refused.
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Bias in Tribunal, Procedural Fairness, Time Limits for Appeal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Racial Discrimination Bias in Tribunal Procedural Fairness Time Limits for Appeal

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Parties

Mr Patel

Appellant

MacLeod Group Ltd

First Respondent

British Gas Plc

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing on Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was actual or apparent bias in the Industrial Tribunal
  2. 2 Whether there was an arguable point of law for appeal
  3. 3 Whether time limits or procedural rules were breached

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence of actual or apparent bias, no procedural unfairness, and no arguable point of law fit for appeal; thus, the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; leave to appeal refused.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Leave to appeal refused