Wilson v. Sheffield City Council [2001] UKEAT 508_00_2203 (22 March 2001)

There is an arguable case that denial of Mrs Wilson's right to represent her husband may have caused procedural disadvantage, warranting a full hearing on this sole ground.

Citation: [2001] UKEAT 508_00_2203
Parties: Appellant: Mr Wilson; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 March 2001
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Permission granted for full hearing on sole identified ground.
Legal Topics: Procedural Irregularity, Representation at Tribunal

Employment Law Procedural Irregularity Representation at Tribunal

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Parties

Mr Wilson

Appellant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether denial of Mrs Wilson's right to represent her husband constituted a procedural irregularity
2 Whether Mr Wilson was disadvantaged by the restriction on representation

Ratio Decidendi

There is an arguable case that denial of Mrs Wilson's right to represent her husband may have caused procedural disadvantage, warranting a full hearing on this sole ground.

Court Disposition

Permission granted for full hearing on sole identified ground.

Orders

Skeleton argument supporting the ground and showing disadvantage must be submitted at least 2 weeks before hearing.
Copies of any relevant cases must be submitted at least 1 week before hearing.