Smith v Riverside Health Authority [1996] UKEAT 175_95_1803 (18 March 1996)

Smith v Riverside Health Authority [1996] UKEAT 175_95_1803 (18 March 1996)

The tribunal found there was a genuine redundancy situation, reasonable procedures were followed, and there was no evidence that Mr Smith was dismissed or selected for redundancy due to his trade union activities. No error of law or perversity was demonstrated by the Industrial Tribunal.

Citation
[1996] UKEAT 175_95_1803
Parties
Appellant: Mr Smith; Respondents: Charing Cross Hospital (Information Systems Directorate)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 March 1996
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Redundancy, Trade Union Activities
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Redundancy Trade Union Activities

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Parties

Mr Smith

Appellant

Charing Cross Hospital (Information Systems Directorate)

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the dismissal of Mr Smith was unfair by reason of redundancy
  2. 2 Whether Mr Smith was dismissed or selected for redundancy due to his trade union activities

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found there was a genuine redundancy situation, reasonable procedures were followed, and there was no evidence that Mr Smith was dismissed or selected for redundancy due to his trade union activities. No error of law or perversity was demonstrated by the Industrial Tribunal.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.