McGowan v Omagh District Council [2009] NIIT 38_08IT (23 January 2009)
The claimant failed to prove facts from which the tribunal could conclude he was treated less favourably on grounds of sex. The evidence showed the recruitment process was fair, the scoring consistent, and the successful candidates performed better at interview. No inference of sex discrimination could be drawn from...
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- Citation
- [2009] NIIT 38
- Parties
- Claimant: Tommy McGowan; Respondent: Omagh District Council
- Jurisdiction
- Northern Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 23 January 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Industrial Tribunal / Final Judgment After Hearing
- Outcome
- Claim dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Sex Discrimination, Recruitment, Burden of Proof, Affirmative Action
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Parties
Tommy McGowan
Claimant
Omagh District Council
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Judgment After Hearing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex contrary to the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 in the recruitment process for Duty Manager at Strule Arts Centre.
Ratio Decidendi
The claimant failed to prove facts from which the tribunal could conclude he was treated less favourably on grounds of sex. The evidence showed the recruitment process was fair, the scoring consistent, and the successful candidates performed better at interview. No inference of sex discrimination could be drawn from the involvement in the WRAPS project, internal appointments, or alleged nepotism. The claim was dismissed.
Court Disposition
Claim dismissed
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