Mr Ali v Gist Ltd: 3322072/2019
JUDGMENT
[1]The claimant’s claim for race discrimination is struck out and dismissed as the tribunal does not have jurisdiction to hear it. The claimant’s complaints relating to race discrimination were not presented within the primary limitation period as set out within s123 of the Equality Act 2010 nor were they presented to the tribunal within such other period considered just and equitable.[2]The claimant’s claim for unfair and wrongful dismissal is unaffected by this judgment and will proceed. __________________________ Employment Judge Skehan 20 May 2021 Sent to the parties on: 18 June 21 For the Tribunal: Case No: 3322072/2019 1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS COVID-19 Statement on behalf of Sir Keith Lindblom, Senior President of Tribunals This has been a remote hearing which has been not objected to by the parties. The form of remote hearing was V (fully – all remote). A face-to-face hearing was not held because it was not practicable and all issues could be determined in a remote hearing. The documents that I was referred to comprised of a bundle of 669 pages, three witness statements on behalf of the Respondent and a witness statement on behalf of the Claimant. Claimant Respondent Mr S Ali v Gist Limited Heard at: Watford (CVP) On: 27 and 28 July 2021 Before: Employment Judge Smeaton Appearances: For the Claimant: In person For the Respondent: Mr Gorasia (counsel)[1]The Claimant’s claim for unfair dismissal is not well-founded and is dismissed.[2]The Respondent’s application for an order for costs is dismissed.