An Irish Traveller has received a settlement after he was allegedly discriminated against when a pub in Cardiff refused to host his daughter’s Christening.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission supported the case, which followed an incident at the Three Horseshoes pub in Whitchurch, Cardiff.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was told he could not host a Christening at the pub because he was a member of the Traveller community.
Following a claim for direct discrimination on the grounds of his race, the Three Horseshoes pub agreed to settle with the claimant. The settlement does not contain an admission of liability on the part of the pub.
The Three Horseshoes pub has committed to undertake equality and diversity training.
The claimant was represented by Nick Webster, of Leigh Day. The Equality and Human Rights Commission provided funding and support.
Baroness Kishwer Falkner, Chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said: