Wilson v PSNI & Anor [2006] NIFET 48_04 (4 September 2006)

Wilson v PSNI & Anor [2006] NIFET 48_04 (4 September 2006)

The religious discrimination claim was presented within three months from the date the claimant first knew of the act complained of. For the sex and racial discrimination claims, the Tribunal found it just and equitable to extend the time for lodging the claims due to the circumstances, including the claimant's absence abroad and prompt action upon return.

Citation
[2006] NIFET 48_04
Parties
Claimant: Steven Andrew Lowrey Wilson; Respondent: P. S. N. I; Respondent: Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
04 September 2006
Procedural Posture
Fair Employment Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Pre Hearing Review Decision on Limitation and Extension of Time
Outcome
Time limit for religious discrimination claim satisfied; time limits for sex and racial discrimination claims extended.
Legal Topics
Religious Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Racial Discrimination, Limitation Periods, Extension of Time
Employment Law Discrimination Law Religious Discrimination Sex Discrimination Racial Discrimination Limitation Periods Extension of Time

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Parties

Steven Andrew Lowrey Wilson

Claimant

P. S. N. I

Respondent

Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Fair Employment Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Pre Hearing Review Decision on Limitation and Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim of religious discrimination was lodged within the statutory time limit or if an extension is just and equitable
  2. 2 Whether the claims of sex and racial discrimination were lodged within the statutory time limits or if extensions are just and equitable

Ratio Decidendi

The religious discrimination claim was presented within three months from the date the claimant first knew of the act complained of. For the sex and racial discrimination claims, the Tribunal found it just and equitable to extend the time for lodging the claims due to the circumstances, including the claimant's absence abroad and prompt action upon return.

Court Disposition

Time limit for religious discrimination claim satisfied; time limits for sex and racial discrimination claims extended.

Orders

  • Religious discrimination claim to proceed as in time.
  • Sex and racial discrimination claims to proceed with extended time limits.