HM Prison Service v. Salmon [2000] UKEAT 21_00_2903 (29 March 2000)

It is reasonably arguable that the sums awarded in each category were too high; the matter should proceed to a full hearing to reassess damages and causation.

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Citation: [2000] UKEAT 21_00_2903
Parties: Appellant: Ruth Downing; Appellant: Ms S Lightman; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 March 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: matter proceeds to full hearing
Legal Topics: Sex Discrimination, Compensation, Causation, Quantum of Damages

Employment Law Discrimination Law Sex Discrimination Compensation Causation Quantum of Damages

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Parties

Ruth Downing

Appellant

Ms S Lightman

Appellant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 whether the compensation awarded for sex discrimination was excessive
2 whether causation was properly assessed

Ratio Decidendi

It is reasonably arguable that the sums awarded in each category were too high; the matter should proceed to a full hearing to reassess damages and causation.

Court Disposition

matter proceeds to full hearing

Orders

List in Category C with a time estimate of three hours
Skeleton arguments to be filed 14 days before hearing

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