Hackett v Moy Park Ltd [2002] NIFET 340_99 (22 October 2002)

Applicant failed to establish a prima facie case of unlawful discrimination; evidence showed selection was based on merit and established criteria, not religious grounds.

Citation: [2002] NIFET 340_99
Parties: Applicant: Eamon Hackett; Respondent: Moy Park Limited
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 22 October 2002
Procedural Posture: Fair Employment Tribunal Complaint / Final Decision
Outcome: Application dismissed
Legal Topics: Religious Discrimination, Recruitment and Selection, Burden of Proof

Employment Law Anti Discrimination Law Religious Discrimination Recruitment and Selection Burden of Proof

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Parties

Eamon Hackett

Applicant

Moy Park Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Fair Employment Tribunal Complaint / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant was unlawfully discriminated against on grounds of religion in the recruitment process

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant failed to establish a prima facie case of unlawful discrimination; evidence showed selection was based on merit and established criteria, not religious grounds.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed