Mr Banga Kongo v Gmb — 2022

Case reference: 3300766/2022
Decision date: 17 October 2022
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Bedeau Representation
Venue: Watford

Indexed: 21 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr Banga Kongo

Respondent

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

Mr Banga Kongo brought a claim described in the judgment as detriment as a union member. Employment Judge Bedeau struck out the claim because it was presented out of time, and the tribunal did not extend time on just and equitable grounds. The judgment records that the respondent was not pursuing an application for costs.

The decision was given orally at the hearing, and the written record states that written reasons would not be provided unless requested within 14 days. No merits findings or remedy award are recorded in the judgment text provided.

Claims and outcomes

1 finding recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Trade union	The judgment describes the matter as a claim of detriment as a union member. It says the claim was presented out of time and the tribunal did not extend time on just and equitable grounds. The text refers to section 57(2) of the 'Equality Act 2021', which appears inconsistent with the claim description, so the classification is based on the wording of the claim itself.	Struck out	—	—

Legal tests applied

1 reference

Official outcome judgment PDF

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