Mr T Hockenhull v Shetland Space Centre Ltd

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case No. 8002607/2025 Held in Aberdeen by Cloud Video Platform on 20 May 2026 Employment Judge O’Donnell Mr Thomas Hockenhull Claimant In person (audio only) Shetland Space Centre Limited Respondent Represented by: Ms Davis, Solicitor

JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL The judgment of the Employment Tribunal is that the claim of direct discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 was lodged out of time. However, it was lodged in such a period that the Tribunal considers was just and equitable. The Tribunal, therefore, exercises its discretion to hear this claim out of time.

REASONS Introduction

1. The claimant has brought a claim of direct sex discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

2. The respondent contends that the claim was lodged out of time and the claimant accepts that this is correct. The present hearing was listed to determine whether the Tribunal exercises its discretion to hear the claim out of time. Preliminary issues