Equality and Human Rights Commission

Evidence is heard from both sides. You or your adviser will present your case first. You and your witnesses will then be cross-examined by the other side. Your employer will then present their case and you will have an opportunity to cross-examine their witnesses. Each side will sum up. The tribunal can take several days, or even weeks in complex cases. You can represent yourself at the hearing, but we recommend you have a representative with experience of both tribunal and racial discrimination claims.