Walker v Romec & Ors [2006] NIFET 33_06FET (6 October 2006)

Walker v Romec & Ors [2006] NIFET 33_06FET (6 October 2006)

The claim was not brought within the statutory time limit and the claimant failed to discharge the onus to show it was just and equitable to extend time; therefore, the Tribunal lacks jurisdiction.

Citation
[2006] NIFET 33_06FET
Parties
Claimant: Simon Walker; Respondent: Romec; Respondent: Tom Campbell; Respondent: Frank Keenan; Respondent: Ken Shiels; Respondent: Louise Fairhurst
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
06 October 2006
Procedural Posture
Fair Employment Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Preliminary Determination
Outcome
Claim dismissed for lack of jurisdiction due to being out of time.
Legal Topics
Time Limits for Discrimination Claims, Political Opinion Discrimination, Jurisdiction of Tribunal
Employment Law Anti Discrimination Law Time Limits for Discrimination Claims Political Opinion Discrimination Jurisdiction of Tribunal

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Parties

Simon Walker

Claimant

Romec

Respondent

Tom Campbell

Respondent

Frank Keenan

Respondent

Ken Shiels

Respondent

Louise Fairhurst

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Fair Employment Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Preliminary Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the claim presented within the extended time limit?
  2. 2 Is it just and equitable for the Tribunal to consider the claim despite being out of time?

Ratio Decidendi

The claim was not brought within the statutory time limit and the claimant failed to discharge the onus to show it was just and equitable to extend time; therefore, the Tribunal lacks jurisdiction.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed for lack of jurisdiction due to being out of time.

Orders

  • Claim for discrimination on the ground of political opinion dismissed.