Sofola v Shorrock Guards Ltd [1997] UKEAT 1071_96_1002 (10 February 1997)

No arguable point of law was raised; the Tribunal's findings were factual and not subject to appeal. The dismissal was based on employer's belief of misconduct, not racial discrimination.

Citation: [1997] UKEAT 1071_96_1002
Parties: Applicant: Mr Sofola; Respondent: Shorrock Guards Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 February 1997
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Racial Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Employment Termination

Employment Law Discrimination Law Racial Discrimination Unfair Dismissal Employment Termination

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Parties

Mr Sofola

Applicant

Shorrock Guards Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether Mr Sofola's dismissal was on racial grounds contrary to the Race Relations Act
2 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in law in its findings and reasoning

Ratio Decidendi

No arguable point of law was raised; the Tribunal's findings were factual and not subject to appeal. The dismissal was based on employer's belief of misconduct, not racial discrimination.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed