A BARRISTER accused of racial discrimination by a former colleague said he hoped her "frivolous" claims would not discourage other members of the Bar from pursuing similar complaints. Nicholas Nicol was among the barristers at Staple Inn Chambers accused by Joy Okoye of racial discrimination. Earlier this month her claim was struck out by Judge Quentin Edwards QC of Central London County Court. "Every time a no-hope frivolous case is brought, it brings anti-discrimination law into disrepute and weakens the chances of success for other victims of racism," Nicol said. Okoye is planning an appeal.
VAT men do a volte face
The pending case we highlighted on August 30 in which the Vat man was scheduled to face a big challenge over his refusal to refund Vat overpayments took a surprising turn at the Vat tribunal doors. Customs and Excise were faced with a claim by the Nottingham-based Faculty of Building for repayment of more than […]
