Obasa v Unison [2000] UKEAT 857_98_1205 (12 May 2000)

Obasa v Unison [2000] UKEAT 857_98_1205 (12 May 2000)

Mrs Obasa's membership of UNISON terminated with her employment on 15 June 1995; all acts or omissions complained of occurred after membership ended; Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to consider claims; no error of law in Tribunal's reasoning or handling of merits; appeal dismissed.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 857_98_1205
Parties
Appellant: Mrs Obasa; Respondent: UNISON
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 May 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Trade Union Membership, Jurisdictional Issues
Employment Law Discrimination Law Race Discrimination Sex Discrimination Trade Union Membership Jurisdictional Issues

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Parties

Mrs Obasa

Appellant

UNISON

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mrs Obasa remained a member of UNISON after termination of employment
  2. 2 Jurisdiction of Employment Tribunal to hear race discrimination claims against UNISON
  3. 3 Adequacy of Tribunal's reasons on merits

Ratio Decidendi

Mrs Obasa's membership of UNISON terminated with her employment on 15 June 1995; all acts or omissions complained of occurred after membership ended; Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to consider claims; no error of law in Tribunal's reasoning or handling of merits; appeal dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No jurisdiction to consider complaints against UNISON after 15 June 1995
  • No error of law found in Tribunal's handling of merits