Okonu v G4S Security Services (UK) Ltd: EAT 11 Feb 2007

EAT Race discrimination
The burden of proof in section 54A of the Race Relations Act 1976 does not apply to cases of direct discrimination on the grounds of nationality or colour. In such cases the less stringent burden of proof set out in King v Great Britain – China Centre [1992] ICR 516 and Anya v University of Oxford [2001] ICR 847 applies.

Citations:

[2007] UKEAT 0035 – 07 – 1102, [2008] ICR 598

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Citing:

CitedDr Anya v University of Oxford and Another CA 22-Mar-2001
Discrimination – History of interactions relevant
When a tribunal considered whether the motive for an act was discriminatory, it should look not just at the act, but should make allowance for earlier acts which might throw more light on the act in question. The Tribunal should assess the totality . .

Cited by:

Not preferredMilton Keynes General Hospital NHS Trust and Another v Maruziva EAT 9-Oct-2009
EAT RACE DISCRIMINATION: Direct / Burden of proof
VICTIMISATION DISCRIMINATION
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Appellate jurisdiction/reasons/Burns-Barke
Numerous complaints of direct . .
CitedMinistry of Defence v Fletcher EAT 9-Oct-2009
mod_fletcherEAT2009
EAT SEX DISCRIMINATION
Injury to feelings
SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION
Where there is overlap between the basis of aggravated damages and compensation for injury to feelings, double counting . .
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Employment, Discrimination

Updated: 14 July 2022; Ref: scu.266634