Martin v Translink (NIR) [2009] NIFET 141_08FET (09 March 2009)

Martin v Translink (NIR) [2009] NIFET 141_08FET (09 March 2009)

The Tribunal accepted the claimant's evidence regarding non-receipt of correspondence and intention to pursue the claim, declined to strike out the claim, and refused to make an order for costs given the claimant's unrepresented status and actions via CAB.

Citation
[2009] NIFET 141_08FET
Parties
Claimant: William Martin; Respondent: Translink (NIR)
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
09 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Fair Employment Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Pre Hearing Review Decision
Outcome
Claim not struck out; no order for costs; case-management directions issued.
Legal Topics
Fair Employment, Religious Discrimination, Political Belief Discrimination, Case Management, Strike Out Applications
Employment Law Anti Discrimination Law Fair Employment Religious Discrimination Political Belief Discrimination Case Management Strike Out Applications

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Parties

William Martin

Claimant

Translink (NIR)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Fair Employment Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Pre Hearing Review Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the claimant less favourably treated?
  2. 2 Was he subject to a detriment?
  3. 3 Was it because of his religion or political belief?

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal accepted the claimant's evidence regarding non-receipt of correspondence and intention to pursue the claim, declined to strike out the claim, and refused to make an order for costs given the claimant's unrepresented status and actions via CAB.

Court Disposition

Claim not struck out; no order for costs; case-management directions issued.

Orders

  • Order for Additional Information against claimant to be complied with by 27 March 2009.
  • Orders for Discovery and Inspection against each party to be complied with by 27 March 2009.