Lennox v Steven Ross [2009] NIIT 682_08IT (07 October 2009)

Lennox v Steven Ross [2009] NIIT 682_08IT (07 October 2009)

The claim was presented outside the statutory time limits, and the claimant failed to provide any explanation or justification for the delay. The tribunal found no grounds to extend time on a just and equitable basis, particularly given the claimant's non-attendance and lack of engagement. As a result, the claim was dismissed without consideration of the substantive discrimination and harassment allegations.

Citation
[2009] NIIT 682_08IT
Parties
Claimant: Zara Lennox; Respondent: Steven Ross; Respondent: Department of Finance and Personnel
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
07 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision After Hearing on Preliminary Issues
Outcome
Claim dismissed as out of time; no extension granted.
Legal Topics
Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Limitation Periods, Grievance Procedures
Employment Law Equality Law Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment Limitation Periods Grievance Procedures

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Parties

Zara Lennox

Claimant

Steven Ross

Respondent

Department of Finance and Personnel

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision After Hearing on Preliminary Issues

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant complied with statutory grievance procedures before presenting her claim
  2. 2 Whether the claims of sex discrimination and sexual harassment were presented within the statutory time limits
  3. 3 Whether time should be extended on a just and equitable basis to admit the claim out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The claim was presented outside the statutory time limits, and the claimant failed to provide any explanation or justification for the delay. The tribunal found no grounds to extend time on a just and equitable basis, particularly given the claimant's non-attendance and lack of engagement. As a result, the claim was dismissed without consideration of the substantive discrimination and harassment allegations.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed as out of time; no extension granted.

Orders

  • The claimant’s claim is dismissed as out of time and it is not just and equitable to extend time.