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Second activist loses discrimination claim after being barred from Women's Council meeting
Summary
Sandra Adams, a member of the pressure group The Countess, claimed she was denied entry to a National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) meeting on 9 June 2022 because of her religious beliefs, alleging discrimination under the Equal Status Act 2000. The NWCI argued that a risk assessment had to be escalated after a press release by The Countess threatened a transgender board member, raising concerns about potential disruption and harm. Witnesses testified that Adams would have been admitted if not for the press release, and that the NWCI's decision was based on safety rather than religious discrimination. The tribunal found no evidence of discrimination, concluding that the refusal was on non‑discriminatory grounds. Adams' claim was dismissed, marking the second loss for a Countess activist in similar disputes.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Second activist loses discrimination claim after being barred from Women's Council meeting. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 9 June 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2020 Other
- May 2021 Other
- 2024-02-16 Publication
Why: She was "taken aback" to be told by an NWCI employee at the registration desk she was being refused entry because her attendance "would make the event unsafe", she told the tribunal. CNI source report
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