Seabridge & Anor v. Construction Projects Training Ltd & Anor [2001] UKEAT 0375_01_3010 (30 October 2001)

Seabridge & Anor v. Construction Projects Training Ltd & Anor [2001] UKEAT 0375_01_3010 (30 October 2001)

CPT Ltd did not instigate proceedings as a public authority and was not the employer of the applicants; the appeal is based on a misunderstanding of the statutory wording and is dismissed.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 0375_01_3010
Parties
Appellant: Paul Gator; Appellant: Wayne Seabridge; Respondent: Construction Projects Training Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 October 2001
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Leave to Amend ET1, Public Authority Status, Disability Discrimination Liability
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Human Rights Leave to Amend ET1 Public Authority Status Disability Discrimination Liability

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Parties

Paul Gator

Appellant

Wayne Seabridge

Appellant

Construction Projects Training Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether leave to amend ET1 to add Human Rights Act claim should be granted
  2. 2 Whether CPT Ltd is a public authority for Human Rights Act purposes
  3. 3 Whether CPT Ltd is liable for disability discrimination under Disability Discrimination Act

Ratio Decidendi

CPT Ltd did not instigate proceedings as a public authority and was not the employer of the applicants; the appeal is based on a misunderstanding of the statutory wording and is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to amend ET1 refused
  • No finding of liability for disability discrimination against CPT Ltd