Union activists awarded compensation after being cleared of racism over leaflet Onay Kasab, Glenn Kelly, Suzanne Muna and Brian Debus, denied the claims and won their six year battle at an employment tribunal, which ruled "no reasonable person" would see the cartoon depicting the Japanese proverb "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil," as racist. The four, all committed anti-racists, apologised for any unintentional offence caused at the time, but were banned from holding office in the union. In its judgement the tribunal said: "Barring them... from carrying out all their trade union activities caused them considerable hurt, distress, anxiety, stress and frustration." Unison was found guilty of unjustifiable disciplinary action under the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act. The panel ordered Unison to pay Mr Kelly £15,000; Mr Debus and Mr Kasab £12,000 each; and Ms Muna £10,000. A Unison spokeswoman said: "Unison is disappointed at the ruling and the level of the award. We are also disappointed our earlier offer to settle by a payment to the union's own welfare charity, There For You, was rejected by the claimants. Now our focus has to be on ensuring that members in branches affected by this case are supported through the difficult times ahead.