Donovan v London Borough of Barking and Dagenham [2012] EXCA Civ 1375

This was a renewed application for permission to appeal. The Appellant had brought employment tribunal proceedings against the Borough of Braking and Dagenham, complaining of sex and race discrimination, harassment and detriment on the grounds that she had made a protected disclosure. At the Tribunal Employment Judge Jones disclosed to the Appellant that he was an acquaintance of the Borough‟s solicitor and asked if she wanted to have her case relisted before another Tribunal. After an adjournment Miss Donovan informed the Tribunal that she wished to continue with the present Tribunal. The Tribunal dismissed all her claims. The Appellant then