 In May 2003, an Employment Tribunal ruled that Lee had been wrongly expelled from the union, finding ASLEF had breached section 174 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act.On 24 January 2004, the decision was overturned by an Employment Appeal Tribunal, which referred the case back to a new tribunal.On 7 October 2004, the new tribunal ruled in Lee's favour, awarding him at least £5,000.