WRC dismisses Olumide Smith’s complaint against Court Service

The Workplace Relations Commission dismissed Olumide Smith’s complaint against The Court Service (An tSerirbhis Chuirteanna), finding it misconceived and outside its jurisdiction. The decision was dated 2 December 2021; the merits were not decided. Smith alleged that a judge subjected him to racist harassment, discrimination and victimisation by identifying him during court proceedings. The WRC found that judicial decision-making was not a service under the Equal Status Act and that it was immune from suit.