Vaknin v. Wymondham Leisure Centre [2000] UKEAT 684_00_1011 (10 November 2000)

Vaknin v. Wymondham Leisure Centre [2000] UKEAT 684_00_1011 (10 November 2000)

The existing grounds of appeal lack legal merit; the Tribunal's decision was supported by evidence and proper application of legal principles.

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Citation
[2000] UKEAT 684_00_1011
Parties
Appellant: Mr Vaknin; Respondent: Wymondham Leisure Centre
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
existing grounds of appeal dismissed; leave granted to amend appeal
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Appeal Procedure, Adjournment
Employment Law Discrimination Law Race Discrimination Appeal Procedure Adjournment

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Parties

Mr Vaknin

Appellant

Wymondham Leisure Centre

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal's decision was contrary to evidence or perverse
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was denied a fair hearing due to lack of legal representation and inability to secure witnesses
  3. 3 Whether an adjournment should have been granted

Ratio Decidendi

The existing grounds of appeal lack legal merit; the Tribunal's decision was supported by evidence and proper application of legal principles.

Court Disposition

existing grounds of appeal dismissed; leave granted to amend appeal

Orders

  • Appellant given 14 days to file amended Notice of Appeal and affidavit
  • Chairman to respond after documents filed