The Employment Appeal Tribunal has overturned findings of direct race and belief discrimination arising from disciplinary action taken against an employee who rejected the concept of systemic racism.

After a father of two died, declarations of trust surfaced that threatened to divert the bulk of his estate away from his wife and their two (then) minor children. The High Court found the declarations of trusts to be shams.

The EAT has confirmed that a consent order requires both parties to consent at the time the order is made. A party’s earlier consent is insufficient if it has been withdrawn when the order is made.