Claimant v Barclays Bank UK PLC
Outcome
Individual claims
Some claims relating to paragraphs 3a and 3b were struck out for being out of time with no just and equitable extension granted. The remaining sex discrimination claims were not well founded and dismissed on their merits.
Some claims relating to paragraphs 3a and 3b were struck out for being out of time with no just and equitable extension granted. The remaining age discrimination claims were not well founded and dismissed on their merits.
Some claims relating to paragraphs 3a and 3b were struck out for being out of time with no just and equitable extension granted. The remaining race discrimination claims were not well founded and dismissed on their merits.
Facts
Ms Zigelyte brought claims of direct discrimination on grounds of sex, age and race against Barclays Bank UK PLC. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing over 3.5 days. Some of the alleged acts of discrimination related to matters in paragraphs 3a and 3b of the Agreed List of Issues.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all claims. Claims relating to acts in paragraphs 3a and 3b were dismissed as out of time, with the tribunal finding it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit. The remaining discrimination claims were dismissed as not well founded on their merits.
Practical note
Self-represented claimants bringing discrimination claims against major financial institutions face significant challenges, particularly regarding time limits where the tribunal will not always grant just and equitable extensions.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3200263/2023
- Decision date
- 15 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3.5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- financial services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No