[2002] EWCA Civ 1907, reported at [2003], ICR 733, CA.
NOTES

  • Ahmed v Governing Body of the University of Oxford and anor [2002]EWCA Civ 1907, Court of Appeal on 20th December 2002 reported at [2003], ICR 733, CA
  • The full text of the judgment in this case is available free of charge on the BAILLI website

    Representation:

  • Robin Allen QC and Ms Karon Monaghan instructed by Messrs Christian Fisher Khan for Mr Ahmed
  • John Bowers QC and Mr Niran de Silva instructed by Messrs Berrymans Lace Mawer for the University
    Authority for the propositions that:-

    1. in the context of county court proceedings brought under the Race Relations Act 1976, a judge assisted by two assessors should ensure that any disagreement with them is carefully recorded in his judgment and
    2. where the assessors disagree with each other on an important issue the judge should record the different advice and explain his reasons for preferring one view.

    For relevant general notes see Definitions and interpretation/designated county court .


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