An employment tribunal decided against the club for refusing to employ Maria Grant because of her gender. She applied for the position of assistant secretary and development co-ordinator but did not even get shortlisted, despite having a masters degree.

The tribunal held that she had been discriminated against because the club had used subjective criteria when picking the candidates. LCCC admitted that her gender went against her because members would not want a woman to chair meetings.

Miss Grant was awarded £15,000 compensation.

6th November 2000.

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