Claimant v The Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery or Goldsmiths of the City of London, commonly known as The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over six days with full panel deliberation. The claimant represented herself against counsel for the respondent. The tribunal found the complaints of race discrimination were not well founded and dismissed them.
The tribunal heard evidence over six days and deliberated in chambers. After considering all evidence and submissions, the tribunal unanimously found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well founded and dismissed it.
Facts
Ms Duval brought claims of race discrimination and unfair dismissal against The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. The case was heard over six days in November 2025 before a full tribunal panel. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel. The tribunal deliberated in chambers on 17 November before reconvening on 21 November for judgment to be delivered.
Decision
The tribunal unanimously dismissed both the race discrimination and unfair dismissal claims, finding them not well founded. The judgment was delivered by Employment Judge Khan sitting alone after the full panel had deliberated on all issues.
Practical note
This case demonstrates the challenges faced by litigants in person in race discrimination and unfair dismissal cases when opposing represented parties, with the tribunal ultimately finding no merit in either claim after a lengthy hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 6002782/2024
- Decision date
- 21 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 6
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- charity
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No