Case 2303545/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mr France Maria v London Ambulance Service NHS Trust — 2023
- Case reference
- 2303545/2021
- Decision date
- 9 June 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge B Smith
- Panel members
- Ms J Saunders, Ms S Dengate
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr France Maria
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal dismissed the direct race discrimination claim and the harassment related to race claim because they were presented outside the primary time limit. It found that it was not just and equitable to extend time, so it had no jurisdiction to hear those claims.
The victimisation claim was dismissed because it was not well-founded. The claim of being subjected to a detriment on grounds related to union membership or activities was also dismissed because it was out of time, and the Tribunal found it had been reasonably practicable to present that claim within the time limit.
The claimant was ordered to pay the respondent £3,000 in costs by 9 August 2023. No compensation or other remedy payable to the claimant was awarded in the judgment.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race discrimination | Direct race discrimination was dismissed as presented outside the primary time limit; the Tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time and had no jurisdiction to hear it. | Dismissed | Race | — |
| Harassment | Harassment related to race was dismissed as presented outside the primary time limit; the Tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time and had no jurisdiction to hear it. | Dismissed | Race | — |
| Victimisation | The victimisation claim was found not well-founded and dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Trade union | The claim of detriment on grounds related to union membership or activities was dismissed as presented outside the primary time limit; the Tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been made within time and had no jurisdiction to hear it. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- primary time limit
- just and equitable to extend time
- reasonably practicable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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