Employment Relations Act 2000

Institutions - Special provision in respect of appeals

216: Obligation to have regard to special jurisdiction of court

You could also call this:

"The Court of Appeal must consider its special powers when making decisions about employment appeals."

When you are determining an appeal under section 214 or section 218, the Court of Appeal must think about the special powers it has. The Court of Appeal must also think about what this Act is trying to achieve and what the relevant parts of the Act are trying to achieve. The Court of Appeal must especially think about the provisions of sections 189, 190, 193, 219, and 221.

The Court of Appeal has to consider all these things when making a decision about an appeal. You can find more information about the special powers of the Court of Appeal and the objects of this Act in the relevant sections. The Court of Appeal must have regard to these things to make a fair decision.

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Part 10Institutions
Special provision in respect of appeals

216Obligation to have regard to special jurisdiction of court

  1. In determining an appeal under section 214 or section 218, the Court of Appeal must have regard to—

  2. the special jurisdiction and powers of the court; and
    1. the object of this Act and the objects of the relevant Parts of this Act; and
      1. in particular, the provisions of sections 189, 190, 193, 219, and 221.
        Compare
        • 1991 No 22 s 137