L Patel and Others

Case Summary

The claimant brought claims for direct race discrimination and harassment related to race against his employer, the University of Hertfordshire Students Union. The tribunal found the claims were presented out of time and it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit. Even if presented in time, the tribunal found no race discrimination or harassment had occurred.

The claims for direct race discrimination and harassment related to race were presented out of time and it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit to allow them to be determined. Additionally, the tribunal found no race discrimination or harassment had occurred even if the claims had been presented in time.

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• •direct race discrimination
• •harassment related to race
• •time limit for presenting claims
• •whether it is just and equitable to extend time
• •entitlement to payment for notice period

Case No: 3303820/24 10.2 Judgment - rule 61 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Kwame Bunbury Lindsay Respondents: (1) Leena Patel (2) Isabelle Ralfe (3) Jessica Gonzalez (4) University of Hertfordshire Students Union Heard at: Watford On:30, 31 March and 1 April 2026 Before: Employment Judge Isabel Manley Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Mr J Searle, counsel JUDGMENT 1 The claims for direct race discrimination and harassment related to race were presented out of time and it is not just and equitable to extend time to allow them to be determined. 2 Even if the claims for direct race discrimination and harassment related to race had been presented in time, there was no such race discrimination and no harassment related to race. 3 The claimant is not entitled to any payment for his notice period as he had no guaranteed hours of work. 4 The claims fail and are dismissed. 5 Although there was unreasonable conduct by the claimant in bringing and continuing these claims, in all the circumstances, I do not make an order for costs. Approved by Employment Judge Isabel Manley Date 1 April 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON .....8 May 2026.............................................................. ...................................................................................... FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Case No: 3303820/24 10.2 Judgment - rule 61 Note Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the…