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High Court refuses injunctive relief arising from a failure to shortlist an internal candidate for interview for a professorial post at a university, on the grounds that: a) there was no real prospect of the plaintiff being awarded a permanent injunction at the trial of the action, where over 250 candidates had applied, thirty six had been shortlisted for interview, and the plaintiff had failed to substantiate any contractual entitlement to promotion, or bias on the part of the selection panel; and b) that the balance of convenience favoured the refusal of relief.
Claim for injunctive relief - employment law - advertisement for professorial appointments to university - over 250 applicants - 36 shortlisted for interview - plaintiff not shortlisted - allegations of bias against persons on selection committee - assurances given to plaintiff that promotional prospects would not be at risk - allegedly flawed process - history of employment within university - workload taken on - effect on research by plaintiff - regulations on appointments - requirement to declare any conflict of interest - whether fair issue to be tried - balance of convenience - whether any real prospect of success at final hearing - course of least risk of injustice.
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