Case 2502640/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Q Hawkins v The Chief Constable of Northumbria Police PUBLIC PRELIMINARY HEARING — 2020
- Case reference
- 2502640/2019
- Decision date
- 10 February 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Sweeney Appearances
- Venue
- North Shields
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Q Hawkins
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a public preliminary hearing before Employment Judge Sweeney at North Shields on 10 February 2020. The claimant, Mr Q Hawkins, appeared in person and the respondent, The Chief Constable of Northumbria Police, was represented by counsel.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Preliminary issue: the tribunal held that the claimant's support for the British National Party and the values endorsed by the British National Party between 2009 and 2011 did not amount to a 'philosophical belief' within section 10 Equality Act 2010. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 10 Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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