The WLR Daily case summaries
[2022] WLR(D) 364
Employment Appeal Tribunal
Higgs v Farmor’s School and another
[2022] EAT 101
2022 June 22;
July 5
July 5
Eady J (President)
Natural justice— Bias— Apparent bias— Claimant dismissed by school after complaint that social media posts homophobic and prejudiced against LGBT community— Employment tribunal dismissing claimant’s complaint of discrimination on ground of religion or belief— Lay member of Employment Appeal Tribunal having expressed views on social media relevant to issues on appeal— Application for recusal from hearing of appeal— Relevant considerations