Weekly Issue 731

Tribunals at crisis point

Recent research has revealed an extensive list of problems within the workings of the court system which have been exacerbated by the recent health crisis.

Interim discrimination

Although tribunals have the power to provide a temporary solution In certain claims, a court has confirmed that this option is not available in equality claims.

Relevant factors

Although tribunals are able to give more time to claimants bringing discrimination claims, they have to consider all relevant issues when making their decision.