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Senior security manager denies making racist comments

Summary

A senior manager at One Complete Solutions Ltd, a security firm accused by Siptu of fostering a "culture of racism," denied a former colleague's claim that he told a subordinate, "Shut the fuck up you foreign c***." The allegation was part of an Employment Equality Act complaint by former contract manager Sayed Baqur‑Hussein, who said he and an Indian security guard were sanctioned after an incident involving a shoplifter, while a Polish colleague was not. The company argues Baqur‑Hussein failed to follow procedures and de‑escalate the situation, whereas the complainant insists he feared a "life threat" and acted in self‑defence. The tribunal heard evidence of racial abuse during the incident, the company's denial of such remarks, and the differing disciplinary outcomes for the three staff involved. The case is adjourned for further hearings.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Senior security manager denies making racist comments. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 30 August 2022 Other
• April 2021 Other
• 2019 and 2022 Other
• Christmas Incident
• 2024-04-09 Publication

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