Deman v University Of Bradford & Anor [2003] UKEAT 0597_02_1401 (14 January 2003)

The only arguable ground of appeal is the allegation of bias; all other grounds, including errors of law and perversity, are unarguable and have no reasonable prospect of success.

Citation: [2003] UKEAT 0597_02_1401
Parties: Appellant: Mr Suresh Deman; Respondent: University of Bradford; Respondent: Professor Grace Alderson
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 January 2003
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Appeal permitted to proceed to full hearing on bias ground only; all other grounds dismissed at preliminary stage.
Legal Topics: Racial Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Victimisation, Bias in Tribunal Proceedings, Procedural Fairness

Employment Law Discrimination Law Racial Discrimination Sex Discrimination Victimisation Bias in Tribunal Proceedings Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Mr Suresh Deman

Appellant

University of Bradford

Respondent

Professor Grace Alderson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Employment Tribunal's decision was tainted by bias
2 Whether the Employment Tribunal committed errors of law in its approach to discrimination claims
3 Whether the Tribunal's findings were perverse or unsupported by evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The only arguable ground of appeal is the allegation of bias; all other grounds, including errors of law and perversity, are unarguable and have no reasonable prospect of success.

Court Disposition

Appeal permitted to proceed to full hearing on bias ground only; all other grounds dismissed at preliminary stage.

Orders

Appeal limited to bias ground to proceed to full hearing
Directions to be considered for further conduct of the appeal