Claimant v Metroline Transport Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over three days and dismissed the complaint of direct race discrimination. The judgment was given orally with no written reasons requested, indicating the tribunal was not satisfied that the claimant had proven less favourable treatment because of race.
Facts
Mr Elliott, an employee of Metroline Transport Ltd, brought a complaint of direct race discrimination against his employer. The case was heard over three days in a hybrid hearing before a full tribunal panel. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the complaint of direct race discrimination. The judgment was delivered orally at the hearing and no written reasons were requested by either party within the prescribed timeframe.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants in discrimination cases face significant challenges, particularly when opposed by experienced counsel in multi-day hearings.
Case details
- Case number
- 2305130/2023
- Decision date
- 23 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No