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The approach to illegality following Patel v Mirza (Robinson v Al-Qasimi)

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Published on: 15 June 2021
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Table of contents

  • What are the practical implications of this judgment?
  • What is the relevant background?
  • Background law
  • Background facts
  • The decision of the employment tribunal
  • The decision of the EAT
  • What did the Court of Appeal decide?
  • Case details

Article summary

Employment analysis: The approach of the Supreme Court in Patel should be applied in employment cases dealing with illegality but the principles in previous employment law decisions, such as Hall and Helbawi, remain of value unless it can be shown that they are not compatible with the Patel approach, according to the Court of Appeal.

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