Case 3201165/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Mitchell Russell v P.A.L. Engineering Services Limited — 2023
- Case reference
- 3201165/2023
- Decision date
- 30 November 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge S Povey Appearances
- Venue
- East London Hearing Centre
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Mitchell Russell
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge S Povey heard the case at East London Hearing Centre on 30 November 2023. The claimant, Mr Mitchell Russell, brought complaints of discrimination on grounds of disability and sexual orientation against P.A.L. Engineering Services Limited.
The tribunal held that both complaints were not brought within the three-month period beginning with the dates of the acts complained of. It also held that they were not brought within any further period that would be just and equitable. By reason of section 123 of the Equality Act 2010, the tribunal could not consider the complaints.
On that basis, the tribunal recorded that the claims had no reasonable prospects of success and struck them out. No remedy was awarded.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The tribunal found the complaint was not presented within the three-month time limit and was not presented within any further period that would be just and equitable. By reason of section 123 Equality Act 2010, the complaint could not be considered and had no reasonable prospects of success. | Struck out | Disability | — |
| Sexual orientation discrimination | The tribunal found the complaint was not presented within the three-month time limit and was not presented within any further period that would be just and equitable. By reason of section 123 Equality Act 2010, the complaint could not be considered and had no reasonable prospects of success. | Struck out | Sexual orientation | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- section 123 Equality Act 2010
- just and equitable extension
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