Sivanandan v. Enfield & Ors [2001] UKEAT 431_01_2607 (26 July 2001)

The Employment Appeal Tribunal found that, although the Chairman's reasoning was generally sound, there was sufficient uncertainty regarding the events of 6th September and the medical evidence to warrant a Full Hearing of the review application.

Citation: [2001] UKEAT 431_01_2607
Parties: Appellant: Ms Sivanandan; First Respondent: Enfield
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 July 2001
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal Tribunal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Review appeal to proceed to Full Hearing; application for consolidation dismissed.
Legal Topics: Strike Out of Claim, Review of Tribunal Decision, Bias and Discrimination, Adjournment for Medical Reasons

Employment Law Strike Out of Claim Review of Tribunal Decision Bias and Discrimination Adjournment for Medical Reasons

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Parties

Ms Sivanandan

Appellant

Enfield

First Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal Tribunal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in refusing a review of the decision to strike out Ms Sivanandan's claim
2 Whether new medical evidence or interests of justice required a review
3 Whether the Chairman was correct to refuse a full hearing on the review application

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Review appeal to proceed to Full Hearing; application for consolidation dismissed.

Orders

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