Mrs A Islam-Wright vs Arts Council England and Craig Ashcroft
Mrs A Islam-Wright vs Arts Council England and Craig Ashcroft
Employee brings ACE to employment tribunal on grounds of victimisation
Mrs Afreena Islam-Wright, an employee at Arts Council England, was allegedly disciplined for signing a petition against the now former ACE employee, Denise Fahmy, and any other staff referred to as 'gender criticals'.
Ms Fahmy brought ACE to employment tribunal in 2023 on grounds of claims of harassment and victimisation after supporting a grant to the LGB Alliance, with the tribunal ruling unanimously in her favour.
Mrs Islam-Wright is now suing on grounds of victimisation.
Status
The hearing us set to take place over 3 days from 24-26th July 2024, at Manchester Employment Tribunal.
Abbreviations
J - Judge, Mr R McDonald P = either of the two Panel members, Ms S Howarth & Ms V Worthington
AIW or C - Afreena Islam-Wright, the Claimant
ACE or R - Arts Council England, the respondent
CA - Craig Ashcroft - Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Arts Council England - also believed to be a respondent TBC
JF - Jack Feeny, counsel for both respondents (ACE & CA)
AA - Abayomi Alemoru, counsel for AIW/C
Witnesses for the Respondents:
KC - Karen Coundon, Senior HR Partner at ACE
JB - Jane Beardsworth, Senior Relationship Manager at ACE
Other
DI - Disciplinary Investigation
DH - Disciplinary Hearing
LM - Line Manager
GC - Gender Critical
HR - Human Resources
DAW - Dignity At Work policy
Live tweeting sessions
Wednesday 24th July Morning session
Wednesday 24th July afternoon - Part 1 and Part 2
Thursday 25th July morning session
Thursday 25th July afternoon session Part 1, Part 2 - Claimant Mrs Islam-Wright concludes her evidence. Respondent, Craig Ashcroft begins giving evidence.
Friday 26th July morning session - Craig Ashcroft concludes his evidence and Jane Beardsworth's evidence is completed.
Friday 26th July afternoon session- Part 1 and Part 2
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