Refreshment Systems Ltd (t/a Northern Vending Services) v. Wolstenholme [2003] UKEAT 0608_03_2710 (27 October 2003)

Refreshment Systems Ltd (t/a Northern Vending Services) v. Wolstenholme [2003] UKEAT 0608_03_2710 (27 October 2003)

The Employment Appeal Tribunal lacks statutory jurisdiction to hear appeals against Employment Tribunal decisions under section 11 of the Employment Relations Act 1999; therefore, the appeal must be declined.

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Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0608_03_2710
Parties
Appellant: Refreshment Systems Ltd; Respondent: Miss Jane Wolstenholme
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 October 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Employment Tribunal Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed for lack of jurisdiction
Legal Topics
Right to Be Accompanied, Jurisdiction of Employment Appeal Tribunal
Employment Law Right to Be Accompanied Jurisdiction of Employment Appeal Tribunal

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Parties

Refreshment Systems Ltd

Appellant

Miss Jane Wolstenholme

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Employment Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Does the Employment Appeal Tribunal have jurisdiction to hear appeals under section 11 of the Employment Relations Act 1999?
  2. 2 Was the employer in breach of section 10 of the Employment Relations Act 1999 by refusing the employee's request to be accompanied?

Ratio Decidendi

The Employment Appeal Tribunal lacks statutory jurisdiction to hear appeals against Employment Tribunal decisions under section 11 of the Employment Relations Act 1999; therefore, the appeal must be declined.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed for lack of jurisdiction

Orders

  • Employment Appeal Tribunal declines jurisdiction and does not hear the appeal