A claim of damages for race discrimination did not survive the claimant’s death, and the estate cannot continue the claim. There is no statutory basis for such a survival, and it had not been intended by Parliament. This differs explicitly from other types of claims under general employment law, but is similar for sex discrimination.
Citations:
Gazette 11-Aug-1999, Times 21-Apr-1999
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Discrimination, Damages, Wills and Probate
Updated: 08 May 2022; Ref: scu.83050