Okonu v G4S Security Services (UK) Ltd UKEAT/0035/07 | Practical Law

Okonu v G4S Security Services (UK) Ltd UKEAT/0035/07 | Practical Law

In Okonu v G4S Security Services the EAT confirmed that there is no reversal of the burden of proof in cases of discrimination on grounds of colour or nationality. The reverse burden of proof in section 54A of the RRA 1976 only applies to allegations of discrimination on grounds of race or ethnic or national origins.

Okonu v G4S Security Services (UK) Ltd UKEAT/0035/07

Practical Law Resource ID 9-380-7905 (Approx. 2 pages)

Okonu v G4S Security Services (UK) Ltd UKEAT/0035/07

by PLC Employment
Published on 11 Feb 2008England, Scotland, Wales
In Okonu v G4S Security Services the EAT confirmed that there is no reversal of the burden of proof in cases of discrimination on grounds of colour or nationality. The reverse burden of proof in section 54A of the RRA 1976 only applies to allegations of discrimination on grounds of race or ethnic or national origins.