May v British Railways Board [1995] UKEAT 956_94_2310 (23 October 1995)

May v British Railways Board [1995] UKEAT 956_94_2310 (23 October 1995)

Adjournment granted to avoid risk of injustice to appellant who had limited legal aid and solicitors' involvement; justice requires appellant be afforded legal representation.

Citation
[1995] UKEAT 956_94_2310
Parties
Appellant: Robert May; Respondent: HM Counsel
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 October 1995
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Pre Hearing Adjournment
Outcome
adjourned
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Appeal Procedure, Legal Aid, Adjournment
Employment Discrimination Race Discrimination Appeal Procedure Legal Aid Adjournment

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Parties

Robert May

Appellant

HM Counsel

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Pre Hearing Adjournment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether justice requires adjournment to allow appellant legal representation
  2. 2 whether appellant's unpreparedness justifies refusal of adjournment

Ratio Decidendi

Adjournment granted to avoid risk of injustice to appellant who had limited legal aid and solicitors' involvement; justice requires appellant be afforded legal representation.

Court Disposition

adjourned

Orders

  • Appeal adjourned to 6 December.
  • Appellant to submit amended grounds and skeleton argument by 24 November.