Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Â
Citation preview
Monday 03 August 2015
Promoted stories
More from The Telegraph
By News agencies10:12AM GMT 17 Feb 2014
A firearms officer has won a sex discrimination case against police chiefs
because her gun was too big for her small hands.
Victoria Wheatley, part of the armed unit which protects the Sellafield
atomic complex, could not reach her weapon's trigger.
She struggled with the grip of the pistol she was using - a Glock 17 - and
her trainers failed to adjust it while carrying out a test shoot on which her
job depends.
A tribunal found the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) guilty of
discrimination against Ms Wheatley - and another officer Racheal Giles,
who is based at Chapelcross, near Annan - in the provision of suitable
firearms and safety equipment.
Both officers, who are described as being "petite in stature" and with
"small hands", asked on several occasions for a smaller and suitable grip
on the weapon when they could not reach the trigger, but this did not
happen.
Related Articles
Woman, 98, leaves fortune to window cleaner - not nephew 17 Feb 2014
Woman 'waited for mother to die' for inheritance, court hears 18 Feb 2014
University sued for sex discrimination by 26 men 22 Apr 2014
Prenup plans could empty ‘till death do us part’ vow of all meaning, Bishop 17
Feb 2014
Missing millions and the vanishing lawyer 16 Feb 2014
Angry widows shine a light on dark side of Police Federation 16 Feb 2014
Their solicitor, Binder Bansel, of Pattinson & Brewer, said that every
officer joining at the rank of constable or sergeant is required to train to
recognised standards as an authorised firearms officer and maintain the
standard.
A cycle of annual training shoots tests their ability.
"Continued failure at these shoot days results in an unsatisfactory
assessment, which could lead to the officer being dismissed," added the
solicitor.
Ms Wheatley and Ms Giles said there were other problems too during the
tests, including ill-fitting protection equipment, as the helmets and
kneepads were too large which impeded performance.
They also argued that a wooden barricade which was used as a resting
place for the firearm was also too large but the tribunal found there was
no justification for this.
The women raised their concerns on "a regular basis" but were often
dismissed, with no "adequate consideration", the tribunal heard.
CNC chiefs, however, plan to appeal the tribunal decision.
A spokesman said: "The judgement has been passed and the CNC has
lost on the grounds of indirect sex discrimination, however any claims of
victimisation were unanimously dismissed.
"The CNC are licensed by the College of Policing for firearms training
and we have shared this judgement with them in the context of the
national firearms picture.
"As a result of what was discussed in this case, the CNC can also state it
will be conducting an equality impact assessment.
"This is to ensure that the CNC remains committed to providing the right
training and equipment, together with a commitment to equal
opportunities."
Ms Wheatley and Ms Giles are members of the Civil Nuclear Police
Federation, which supported the claim.
After the judgement, chief executive Nigel Dennis said he was pleased
with the outcome, adding he hoped the constabulary would remove the
"disadvantage" and ensure all officers had a fair opportunity.
News » UK News »
Law and Order
In Law And Order
Operation StrongTower
Hatton Garden heist
'Petite' firearms officer wins sex discrimination casebecause gun was too big for her hands
Victoria Wheatley, part of the armed unit which protects the Sellafield atomiccomplex, could not reach her weapon's trigger
Telegraph Sponsored
Recommended by
Top News Galleries
Kim Jong-un: His bizarre photoshoots
The bizarre photo opportunities of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un.
From second hand boots to ex-Army tanks: Britain's military surplus for sale
The Ministry of Defence has launched a war on unwanted assets -but what's for sale?
Comments
Starbucks' secret menu - the drinks you didn't know you can ask for
There are over 87,000 different drink combinations at Starbucks,according to the coffee retailer’s website. How many of them do youknow? From flu remedies to Harry Potter-inspired beverages, wehighlight the weird and the wonderful brews and infusions.
Comments
Culture stars who died in 2015Culture News
We celebrate the culture stars who have passed away this yearincluding Cilla Black
Comments
Cilla Black through the yearsTV
Cilla Black has died, aged 72. We look back at her career inpictures
Comments
Surfin' U.S.A
In pics: Petco Unleashed surfing dog contest 2015
The Queen's People
In pics: Striking new portraits of members of the Royal household
Comments
Declan Donnelly marries Ali Astall
Dec of Ant and Dec ties the knot in star-studded ceremony inNewcastle
The world's most exclusive boarding schools
With private school fees at their least affordable since the 1960s,we take a look at some of the most expensive schools in the world
Blue Moon
In pics: Second full moon in July lights up the night sky
Comments
Ads By Google
Cilla Black dies, aged7 2
Arsenal beat Chelsea -match stats
Declan Donnellymarries Ali Astall
Moment planenosedives at CarFest
Spitfire crashes afterlosing power
Raging woodland firesblaze across California
TODAY PAST WEEK PAST MONTH
EDUCATION UK BREAKS PROPERTY
The Telegraph2.4m likesLike PageLike Page
Latest Video»
Sign up to our Frontpage news email
Be the first of your friends to like this
The Telegraph2,491,454 likes
Like PageLike Page ShareShare
Sponsored Features»
News Most Viewed
1. Cilla Black dies, aged 72
2. Cilla Black dead: Tributes flood in for
much-loved showbiz legend
3. CEO counting cost of £45,000 minimumwage decision
4. Scorching 'heat dome' over Middle East
sees temperatures soar to 165F in Iran
5. MH370: 'Plane seat' washed up months
ago
Featured Promotions
Promoted stories
Recommended by
HOME
News
UK News
Politics
Long Reads
Wikileaks
Jobs
World News
Europe
USA
China
Royal Family News
Celebrity news
Dating
Finance
Education
Defence
Weird News
Editor's Choice
Financial Services
Pictures
Video
Matt
Alex
Comment
Blogs
Crossword
Contact us
Privacy and Cookies
Advertising
Fantasy Football
Tickets
Announcements
Reader Prints
Follow Us
Apps
Epaper
Expat
Promotions
Subscriber
Syndication
© Copyright of Telegraph Media Group Limited 2015 Terms and Conditions Today's News Archive Style Book Weather Forecast
OKDISMISSWe use cookies to enhance your visit to our site and to bring you advertisements that might interest you. Read our Privacy and Cookies policy to find out more.
SPONSORED FEATURES
Back to top
Search - enhanced by OpenText
Home Video News World Sport Finance Comment Culture Travel Life Women Fashion Luxury Tech Cars Film
Politics Investigations Obits Education Science Earth Weather Health Royal Celebrity Defence Scotland
HOME » NEWS » UK NEWS » LAW AND ORDER
Victoria Wheatley could not reach her Glock 17's trigger Photo: Alamy
21 Tourist PhotosThat Will BrightenYour Day BoreBurn
20 Strange Ways ThatPeople Have Diedneekly
Do You Have RoyalBlood? Your SurnameMay Tell You.Ancestry Blogs (UK)
9 Best VacuumCleaners You CanBuy Trusted Reviews
'I have never done somany squats, lungesand deadlifts'
McLaren may preventJenson Button fromrejoining his formerteam…
Why a belief ineducation is all butextinct among theworking classes
Best of both worlds:Swap your Surreysemi for a Frenchchateau and…
How to boost youriPhone battery life
The new Man fromU.N.C.L.E. – HenryCavill on playingNapoleon Solo
Laser eye surgery: thetruth uncovered
Three classic Britishmovies withlandscapes like amagic spell
Building Pieces
DDA product resource - architects designers, contractors & specifiers
www.buildingpieces.com
Ashbournes
Employment law specialists - compromise agreements and more
ashbournes-solicitors.co.uk
Maritime FA Competency
Refresher and Main Courses UK's No.1 Training Facility
maritimefirearmscompetency.co.uk
24 Rare Images OfForgottenUndergroundWorlds You Won’tBelieve Exist(Time To Break)
Who is the mostpowerful person inthe world?(Forbes)
Is It The End Of TheRoad For GrahamNorton?(Enterta inment
Dai ly)
Porcupine Gets TheLast Laugh AfterThis Python Eats It(LolBoom)
Email387 112 0 2 501
Email387 112 0 2 501
Henry Cavill on playing Napoleon Solo
First he played Superman, now he takes a lead
role in Guy Ritchie’s reboot of The Man fromU.N.C.L.E
View
WIN £1000 of Marks &Spencer Vouchers
For the chance to win a
£1000 of M&S voucherssimply click and enter.
University courses at
Bexley College
Bexley College has a
wide range of full and
part time University
courses for adults
Privacy and cookies Jobs Dating Offers Shop Puzzles Investor SubscribeRegisterLog in
Generated with www.html-to-pdf.net Page 1 / 4
Monday 03 August 2015
Promoted stories
More from The Telegraph
By News agencies10:12AM GMT 17 Feb 2014
A firearms officer has won a sex discrimination case against police chiefs
because her gun was too big for her small hands.
Victoria Wheatley, part of the armed unit which protects the Sellafield
atomic complex, could not reach her weapon's trigger.
She struggled with the grip of the pistol she was using - a Glock 17 - and
her trainers failed to adjust it while carrying out a test shoot on which her
job depends.
A tribunal found the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) guilty of
discrimination against Ms Wheatley - and another officer Racheal Giles,
who is based at Chapelcross, near Annan - in the provision of suitable
firearms and safety equipment.
Both officers, who are described as being "petite in stature" and with
"small hands", asked on several occasions for a smaller and suitable grip
on the weapon when they could not reach the trigger, but this did not
happen.
Related Articles
Woman, 98, leaves fortune to window cleaner - not nephew 17 Feb 2014
Woman 'waited for mother to die' for inheritance, court hears 18 Feb 2014
University sued for sex discrimination by 26 men 22 Apr 2014
Prenup plans could empty ‘till death do us part’ vow of all meaning, Bishop 17
Feb 2014
Missing millions and the vanishing lawyer 16 Feb 2014
Angry widows shine a light on dark side of Police Federation 16 Feb 2014
Their solicitor, Binder Bansel, of Pattinson & Brewer, said that every
officer joining at the rank of constable or sergeant is required to train to
recognised standards as an authorised firearms officer and maintain the
standard.
A cycle of annual training shoots tests their ability.
"Continued failure at these shoot days results in an unsatisfactory
assessment, which could lead to the officer being dismissed," added the
solicitor.
Ms Wheatley and Ms Giles said there were other problems too during the
tests, including ill-fitting protection equipment, as the helmets and
kneepads were too large which impeded performance.
They also argued that a wooden barricade which was used as a resting
place for the firearm was also too large but the tribunal found there was
no justification for this.
The women raised their concerns on "a regular basis" but were often
dismissed, with no "adequate consideration", the tribunal heard.
CNC chiefs, however, plan to appeal the tribunal decision.
A spokesman said: "The judgement has been passed and the CNC has
lost on the grounds of indirect sex discrimination, however any claims of
victimisation were unanimously dismissed.
"The CNC are licensed by the College of Policing for firearms training
and we have shared this judgement with them in the context of the
national firearms picture.
"As a result of what was discussed in this case, the CNC can also state it
will be conducting an equality impact assessment.
"This is to ensure that the CNC remains committed to providing the right
training and equipment, together with a commitment to equal
opportunities."
Ms Wheatley and Ms Giles are members of the Civil Nuclear Police
Federation, which supported the claim.
After the judgement, chief executive Nigel Dennis said he was pleased
with the outcome, adding he hoped the constabulary would remove the
"disadvantage" and ensure all officers had a fair opportunity.
News » UK News »
Law and Order
In Law And Order
Operation StrongTower
Hatton Garden heist
'Petite' firearms officer wins sex discrimination casebecause gun was too big for her hands
Victoria Wheatley, part of the armed unit which protects the Sellafield atomiccomplex, could not reach her weapon's trigger
Telegraph Sponsored
Recommended by
Top News Galleries
Kim Jong-un: His bizarre photoshoots
The bizarre photo opportunities of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un.
From second hand boots to ex-Army tanks: Britain's military surplus for sale
The Ministry of Defence has launched a war on unwanted assets -but what's for sale?
Comments
Starbucks' secret menu - the drinks you didn't know you can ask for
There are over 87,000 different drink combinations at Starbucks,according to the coffee retailer’s website. How many of them do youknow? From flu remedies to Harry Potter-inspired beverages, wehighlight the weird and the wonderful brews and infusions.
Comments
Culture stars who died in 2015Culture News
We celebrate the culture stars who have passed away this yearincluding Cilla Black
Comments
Cilla Black through the yearsTV
Cilla Black has died, aged 72. We look back at her career inpictures
Comments
Surfin' U.S.A
In pics: Petco Unleashed surfing dog contest 2015
The Queen's People
In pics: Striking new portraits of members of the Royal household
Comments
Declan Donnelly marries Ali Astall
Dec of Ant and Dec ties the knot in star-studded ceremony inNewcastle
The world's most exclusive boarding schools
With private school fees at their least affordable since the 1960s,we take a look at some of the most expensive schools in the world
Blue Moon
In pics: Second full moon in July lights up the night sky
Comments
Ads By Google
Cilla Black dies, aged7 2
Arsenal beat Chelsea -match stats
Declan Donnellymarries Ali Astall
Moment planenosedives at CarFest
Spitfire crashes afterlosing power
Raging woodland firesblaze across California
TODAY PAST WEEK PAST MONTH
EDUCATION UK BREAKS PROPERTY
The Telegraph2.4m likesLike PageLike Page
Latest Video»
Sign up to our Frontpage news email
Be the first of your friends to like this
The Telegraph2,491,454 likes
Like PageLike Page ShareShare
Sponsored Features»
News Most Viewed
1. Cilla Black dies, aged 72
2. Cilla Black dead: Tributes flood in for
much-loved showbiz legend
3. CEO counting cost of £45,000 minimumwage decision
4. Scorching 'heat dome' over Middle East
sees temperatures soar to 165F in Iran
5. MH370: 'Plane seat' washed up months
ago
Featured Promotions
Promoted stories
Recommended by
HOME
News
UK News
Politics
Long Reads
Wikileaks
Jobs
World News
Europe
USA
China
Royal Family News
Celebrity news
Dating
Finance
Education
Defence
Weird News
Editor's Choice
Financial Services
Pictures
Video
Matt
Alex
Comment
Blogs
Crossword
Contact us
Privacy and Cookies
Advertising
Fantasy Football
Tickets
Announcements
Reader Prints
Follow Us
Apps
Epaper
Expat
Promotions
Subscriber
Syndication
© Copyright of Telegraph Media Group Limited 2015 Terms and Conditions Today's News Archive Style Book Weather Forecast
OKDISMISSWe use cookies to enhance your visit to our site and to bring you advertisements that might interest you. Read our Privacy and Cookies policy to find out more.
SPONSORED FEATURES
Back to top
Search - enhanced by OpenText
Home Video News World Sport Finance Comment Culture Travel Life Women Fashion Luxury Tech Cars Film
Politics Investigations Obits Education Science Earth Weather Health Royal Celebrity Defence Scotland
HOME » NEWS » UK NEWS » LAW AND ORDER
Victoria Wheatley could not reach her Glock 17's trigger Photo: Alamy
21 Tourist PhotosThat Will BrightenYour Day BoreBurn
20 Strange Ways ThatPeople Have Diedneekly
Do You Have RoyalBlood? Your SurnameMay Tell You.Ancestry Blogs (UK)
9 Best VacuumCleaners You CanBuy Trusted Reviews
'I have never done somany squats, lungesand deadlifts'
McLaren may preventJenson Button fromrejoining his formerteam…
Why a belief ineducation is all butextinct among theworking classes
Best of both worlds:Swap your Surreysemi for a Frenchchateau and…
How to boost youriPhone battery life
The new Man fromU.N.C.L.E. – HenryCavill on playingNapoleon Solo
Laser eye surgery: thetruth uncovered
Three classic Britishmovies withlandscapes like amagic spell
Building Pieces
DDA product resource - architects designers, contractors & specifiers
www.buildingpieces.com
Ashbournes
Employment law specialists - compromise agreements and more
ashbournes-solicitors.co.uk
Maritime FA Competency
Refresher and Main Courses UK's No.1 Training Facility
maritimefirearmscompetency.co.uk
24 Rare Images OfForgottenUndergroundWorlds You Won’tBelieve Exist(Time To Break)
Who is the mostpowerful person inthe world?(Forbes)
Is It The End Of TheRoad For GrahamNorton?(Enterta inment
Dai ly)
Porcupine Gets TheLast Laugh AfterThis Python Eats It(LolBoom)
Email387 112 0 2 501
Email387 112 0 2 501
Henry Cavill on playing Napoleon Solo
First he played Superman, now he takes a lead
role in Guy Ritchie’s reboot of The Man fromU.N.C.L.E
View
WIN £1000 of Marks &Spencer Vouchers
For the chance to win a
£1000 of M&S voucherssimply click and enter.
University courses at
Bexley College
Bexley College has a
wide range of full and
part time University
courses for adults
Privacy and cookies Jobs Dating Offers Shop Puzzles Investor SubscribeRegisterLog in
Generated with www.html-to-pdf.net Page 2 / 4
Monday 03 August 2015
Promoted stories
More from The Telegraph
By News agencies10:12AM GMT 17 Feb 2014
A firearms officer has won a sex discrimination case against police chiefs
because her gun was too big for her small hands.
Victoria Wheatley, part of the armed unit which protects the Sellafield
atomic complex, could not reach her weapon's trigger.
She struggled with the grip of the pistol she was using - a Glock 17 - and
her trainers failed to adjust it while carrying out a test shoot on which her
job depends.
A tribunal found the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) guilty of
discrimination against Ms Wheatley - and another officer Racheal Giles,
who is based at Chapelcross, near Annan - in the provision of suitable
firearms and safety equipment.
Both officers, who are described as being "petite in stature" and with
"small hands", asked on several occasions for a smaller and suitable grip
on the weapon when they could not reach the trigger, but this did not
happen.
Related Articles
Woman, 98, leaves fortune to window cleaner - not nephew 17 Feb 2014
Woman 'waited for mother to die' for inheritance, court hears 18 Feb 2014
University sued for sex discrimination by 26 men 22 Apr 2014
Prenup plans could empty ‘till death do us part’ vow of all meaning, Bishop 17
Feb 2014
Missing millions and the vanishing lawyer 16 Feb 2014
Angry widows shine a light on dark side of Police Federation 16 Feb 2014
Their solicitor, Binder Bansel, of Pattinson & Brewer, said that every
officer joining at the rank of constable or sergeant is required to train to
recognised standards as an authorised firearms officer and maintain the
standard.
A cycle of annual training shoots tests their ability.
"Continued failure at these shoot days results in an unsatisfactory
assessment, which could lead to the officer being dismissed," added the
solicitor.
Ms Wheatley and Ms Giles said there were other problems too during the
tests, including ill-fitting protection equipment, as the helmets and
kneepads were too large which impeded performance.
They also argued that a wooden barricade which was used as a resting
place for the firearm was also too large but the tribunal found there was
no justification for this.
The women raised their concerns on "a regular basis" but were often
dismissed, with no "adequate consideration", the tribunal heard.
CNC chiefs, however, plan to appeal the tribunal decision.
A spokesman said: "The judgement has been passed and the CNC has
lost on the grounds of indirect sex discrimination, however any claims of
victimisation were unanimously dismissed.
"The CNC are licensed by the College of Policing for firearms training
and we have shared this judgement with them in the context of the
national firearms picture.
"As a result of what was discussed in this case, the CNC can also state it
will be conducting an equality impact assessment.
"This is to ensure that the CNC remains committed to providing the right
training and equipment, together with a commitment to equal
opportunities."
Ms Wheatley and Ms Giles are members of the Civil Nuclear Police
Federation, which supported the claim.
After the judgement, chief executive Nigel Dennis said he was pleased
with the outcome, adding he hoped the constabulary would remove the
"disadvantage" and ensure all officers had a fair opportunity.
News » UK News »
Law and Order
In Law And Order
Operation StrongTower
Hatton Garden heist
'Petite' firearms officer wins sex discrimination casebecause gun was too big for her hands
Victoria Wheatley, part of the armed unit which protects the Sellafield atomiccomplex, could not reach her weapon's trigger
Telegraph Sponsored
Recommended by
Top News Galleries
Kim Jong-un: His bizarre photoshoots
The bizarre photo opportunities of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un.
From second hand boots to ex-Army tanks: Britain's military surplus for sale
The Ministry of Defence has launched a war on unwanted assets -but what's for sale?
Comments
Starbucks' secret menu - the drinks you didn't know you can ask for
There are over 87,000 different drink combinations at Starbucks,according to the coffee retailer’s website. How many of them do youknow? From flu remedies to Harry Potter-inspired beverages, wehighlight the weird and the wonderful brews and infusions.
Comments
Culture stars who died in 2015Culture News
We celebrate the culture stars who have passed away this yearincluding Cilla Black
Comments
Cilla Black through the yearsTV
Cilla Black has died, aged 72. We look back at her career inpictures
Comments
Surfin' U.S.A
In pics: Petco Unleashed surfing dog contest 2015
The Queen's People
In pics: Striking new portraits of members of the Royal household
Comments
Declan Donnelly marries Ali Astall
Dec of Ant and Dec ties the knot in star-studded ceremony inNewcastle
The world's most exclusive boarding schools
With private school fees at their least affordable since the 1960s,we take a look at some of the most expensive schools in the world
Blue Moon
In pics: Second full moon in July lights up the night sky
Comments
Ads By Google
Cilla Black dies, aged7 2
Arsenal beat Chelsea -match stats
Declan Donnellymarries Ali Astall
Moment planenosedives at CarFest
Spitfire crashes afterlosing power
Raging woodland firesblaze across California
TODAY PAST WEEK PAST MONTH
EDUCATION UK BREAKS PROPERTY
The Telegraph2.4m likesLike PageLike Page
Latest Video»
Sign up to our Frontpage news email
Be the first of your friends to like this
The Telegraph2,491,454 likes
Like PageLike Page ShareShare
Sponsored Features»
News Most Viewed
1. Cilla Black dies, aged 72
2. Cilla Black dead: Tributes flood in for
much-loved showbiz legend
3. CEO counting cost of £45,000 minimumwage decision
4. Scorching 'heat dome' over Middle East
sees temperatures soar to 165F in Iran
5. MH370: 'Plane seat' washed up months
ago
Featured Promotions
Promoted stories
Recommended by
HOME
News
UK News
Politics
Long Reads
Wikileaks
Jobs
World News
Europe
USA
China
Royal Family News
Celebrity news
Dating
Finance
Education
Defence
Weird News
Editor's Choice
Financial Services
Pictures
Video
Matt
Alex
Comment
Blogs
Crossword
Contact us
Privacy and Cookies
Advertising
Fantasy Football
Tickets
Announcements
Reader Prints
Follow Us
Apps
Epaper
Expat
Promotions
Subscriber
Syndication
© Copyright of Telegraph Media Group Limited 2015 Terms and Conditions Today's News Archive Style Book Weather Forecast
OKDISMISSWe use cookies to enhance your visit to our site and to bring you advertisements that might interest you. Read our Privacy and Cookies policy to find out more.
SPONSORED FEATURES
Back to top
Search - enhanced by OpenText
Home Video News World Sport Finance Comment Culture Travel Life Women Fashion Luxury Tech Cars Film
Politics Investigations Obits Education Science Earth Weather Health Royal Celebrity Defence Scotland
HOME » NEWS » UK NEWS » LAW AND ORDER
Victoria Wheatley could not reach her Glock 17's trigger Photo: Alamy
21 Tourist PhotosThat Will BrightenYour Day BoreBurn
20 Strange Ways ThatPeople Have Diedneekly
Do You Have RoyalBlood? Your SurnameMay Tell You.Ancestry Blogs (UK)
9 Best VacuumCleaners You CanBuy Trusted Reviews
'I have never done somany squats, lungesand deadlifts'
McLaren may preventJenson Button fromrejoining his formerteam…
Why a belief ineducation is all butextinct among theworking classes
Best of both worlds:Swap your Surreysemi for a Frenchchateau and…
How to boost youriPhone battery life
The new Man fromU.N.C.L.E. – HenryCavill on playingNapoleon Solo
Laser eye surgery: thetruth uncovered
Three classic Britishmovies withlandscapes like amagic spell
Building Pieces
DDA product resource - architects designers, contractors & specifiers
www.buildingpieces.com
Ashbournes
Employment law specialists - compromise agreements and more
ashbournes-solicitors.co.uk
Maritime FA Competency
Refresher and Main Courses UK's No.1 Training Facility
maritimefirearmscompetency.co.uk
24 Rare Images OfForgottenUndergroundWorlds You Won’tBelieve Exist(Time To Break)
Who is the mostpowerful person inthe world?(Forbes)
Is It The End Of TheRoad For GrahamNorton?(Enterta inment
Dai ly)
Porcupine Gets TheLast Laugh AfterThis Python Eats It(LolBoom)
Email387 112 0 2 501
Email387 112 0 2 501
Henry Cavill on playing Napoleon Solo
First he played Superman, now he takes a lead
role in Guy Ritchie’s reboot of The Man fromU.N.C.L.E
View
WIN £1000 of Marks &Spencer Vouchers
For the chance to win a
£1000 of M&S voucherssimply click and enter.
University courses at
Bexley College
Bexley College has a
wide range of full and
part time University
courses for adults
Privacy and cookies Jobs Dating Offers Shop Puzzles Investor SubscribeRegisterLog in
Generated with www.html-to-pdf.net Page 3 / 4
Monday 03 August 2015
Promoted stories
More from The Telegraph
By News agencies10:12AM GMT 17 Feb 2014
A firearms officer has won a sex discrimination case against police chiefs
because her gun was too big for her small hands.
Victoria Wheatley, part of the armed unit which protects the Sellafield
atomic complex, could not reach her weapon's trigger.
She struggled with the grip of the pistol she was using - a Glock 17 - and
her trainers failed to adjust it while carrying out a test shoot on which her
job depends.
A tribunal found the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) guilty of
discrimination against Ms Wheatley - and another officer Racheal Giles,
who is based at Chapelcross, near Annan - in the provision of suitable
firearms and safety equipment.
Both officers, who are described as being "petite in stature" and with
"small hands", asked on several occasions for a smaller and suitable grip
on the weapon when they could not reach the trigger, but this did not
happen.
Related Articles
Woman, 98, leaves fortune to window cleaner - not nephew 17 Feb 2014
Woman 'waited for mother to die' for inheritance, court hears 18 Feb 2014
University sued for sex discrimination by 26 men 22 Apr 2014
Prenup plans could empty ‘till death do us part’ vow of all meaning, Bishop 17
Feb 2014
Missing millions and the vanishing lawyer 16 Feb 2014
Angry widows shine a light on dark side of Police Federation 16 Feb 2014
Their solicitor, Binder Bansel, of Pattinson & Brewer, said that every
officer joining at the rank of constable or sergeant is required to train to
recognised standards as an authorised firearms officer and maintain the
standard.
A cycle of annual training shoots tests their ability.
"Continued failure at these shoot days results in an unsatisfactory
assessment, which could lead to the officer being dismissed," added the
solicitor.
Ms Wheatley and Ms Giles said there were other problems too during the
tests, including ill-fitting protection equipment, as the helmets and
kneepads were too large which impeded performance.
They also argued that a wooden barricade which was used as a resting
place for the firearm was also too large but the tribunal found there was
no justification for this.
The women raised their concerns on "a regular basis" but were often
dismissed, with no "adequate consideration", the tribunal heard.
CNC chiefs, however, plan to appeal the tribunal decision.
A spokesman said: "The judgement has been passed and the CNC has
lost on the grounds of indirect sex discrimination, however any claims of
victimisation were unanimously dismissed.
"The CNC are licensed by the College of Policing for firearms training
and we have shared this judgement with them in the context of the
national firearms picture.
"As a result of what was discussed in this case, the CNC can also state it
will be conducting an equality impact assessment.
"This is to ensure that the CNC remains committed to providing the right
training and equipment, together with a commitment to equal
opportunities."
Ms Wheatley and Ms Giles are members of the Civil Nuclear Police
Federation, which supported the claim.
After the judgement, chief executive Nigel Dennis said he was pleased
with the outcome, adding he hoped the constabulary would remove the
"disadvantage" and ensure all officers had a fair opportunity.
News » UK News »
Law and Order
In Law And Order
Operation StrongTower
Hatton Garden heist
'Petite' firearms officer wins sex discrimination casebecause gun was too big for her hands
Victoria Wheatley, part of the armed unit which protects the Sellafield atomiccomplex, could not reach her weapon's trigger
Telegraph Sponsored
Recommended by
Top News Galleries
Kim Jong-un: His bizarre photoshoots
The bizarre photo opportunities of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un.
From second hand boots to ex-Army tanks: Britain's military surplus for sale
The Ministry of Defence has launched a war on unwanted assets -but what's for sale?
Comments
Starbucks' secret menu - the drinks you didn't know you can ask for
There are over 87,000 different drink combinations at Starbucks,according to the coffee retailer’s website. How many of them do youknow? From flu remedies to Harry Potter-inspired beverages, wehighlight the weird and the wonderful brews and infusions.
Comments
Culture stars who died in 2015Culture News
We celebrate the culture stars who have passed away this yearincluding Cilla Black
Comments
Cilla Black through the yearsTV
Cilla Black has died, aged 72. We look back at her career inpictures
Comments
Surfin' U.S.A
In pics: Petco Unleashed surfing dog contest 2015
The Queen's People
In pics: Striking new portraits of members of the Royal household
Comments
Declan Donnelly marries Ali Astall
Dec of Ant and Dec ties the knot in star-studded ceremony inNewcastle
The world's most exclusive boarding schools
With private school fees at their least affordable since the 1960s,we take a look at some of the most expensive schools in the world
Blue Moon
In pics: Second full moon in July lights up the night sky
Comments
Ads By Google
Cilla Black dies, aged7 2
Arsenal beat Chelsea -match stats
Declan Donnellymarries Ali Astall
Moment planenosedives at CarFest
Spitfire crashes afterlosing power
Raging woodland firesblaze across California
TODAY PAST WEEK PAST MONTH
EDUCATION UK BREAKS PROPERTY
The Telegraph2.4m likesLike PageLike Page
Latest Video»
Sign up to our Frontpage news email
Be the first of your friends to like this
The Telegraph2,491,454 likes
Like PageLike Page ShareShare
Sponsored Features»
News Most Viewed
1. Cilla Black dies, aged 72
2. Cilla Black dead: Tributes flood in for
much-loved showbiz legend
3. CEO counting cost of £45,000 minimumwage decision
4. Scorching 'heat dome' over Middle East
sees temperatures soar to 165F in Iran
5. MH370: 'Plane seat' washed up months
ago
Featured Promotions
Promoted stories
Recommended by
HOME
News
UK News
Politics
Long Reads
Wikileaks
Jobs
World News
Europe
USA
China
Royal Family News
Celebrity news
Dating
Finance
Education
Defence
Weird News
Editor's Choice
Financial Services
Pictures
Video
Matt
Alex
Comment
Blogs
Crossword
Contact us
Privacy and Cookies
Advertising
Fantasy Football
Tickets
Announcements
Reader Prints
Follow Us
Apps
Epaper
Expat
Promotions
Subscriber
Syndication
© Copyright of Telegraph Media Group Limited 2015 Terms and Conditions Today's News Archive Style Book Weather Forecast
OKDISMISSWe use cookies to enhance your visit to our site and to bring you advertisements that might interest you. Read our Privacy and Cookies policy to find out more.
SPONSORED FEATURES
Back to top
Search - enhanced by OpenText
Home Video News World Sport Finance Comment Culture Travel Life Women Fashion Luxury Tech Cars Film
Politics Investigations Obits Education Science Earth Weather Health Royal Celebrity Defence Scotland
HOME » NEWS » UK NEWS » LAW AND ORDER
Victoria Wheatley could not reach her Glock 17's trigger Photo: Alamy
21 Tourist PhotosThat Will BrightenYour Day BoreBurn
20 Strange Ways ThatPeople Have Diedneekly
Do You Have RoyalBlood? Your SurnameMay Tell You.Ancestry Blogs (UK)
9 Best VacuumCleaners You CanBuy Trusted Reviews
'I have never done somany squats, lungesand deadlifts'
McLaren may preventJenson Button fromrejoining his formerteam…
Why a belief ineducation is all butextinct among theworking classes
Best of both worlds:Swap your Surreysemi for a Frenchchateau and…
How to boost youriPhone battery life
The new Man fromU.N.C.L.E. – HenryCavill on playingNapoleon Solo
Laser eye surgery: thetruth uncovered
Three classic Britishmovies withlandscapes like amagic spell
Building Pieces
DDA product resource - architects designers, contractors & specifiers
www.buildingpieces.com
Ashbournes
Employment law specialists - compromise agreements and more
ashbournes-solicitors.co.uk
Maritime FA Competency
Refresher and Main Courses UK's No.1 Training Facility
maritimefirearmscompetency.co.uk
24 Rare Images OfForgottenUndergroundWorlds You Won’tBelieve Exist(Time To Break)
Who is the mostpowerful person inthe world?(Forbes)
Is It The End Of TheRoad For GrahamNorton?(Enterta inment
Dai ly)
Porcupine Gets TheLast Laugh AfterThis Python Eats It(LolBoom)
Email387 112 0 2 501
Email387 112 0 2 501
Henry Cavill on playing Napoleon Solo
First he played Superman, now he takes a lead
role in Guy Ritchie’s reboot of The Man fromU.N.C.L.E
View
WIN £1000 of Marks &Spencer Vouchers
For the chance to win a
£1000 of M&S voucherssimply click and enter.
University courses at
Bexley College
Bexley College has a
wide range of full and
part time University
courses for adults
Privacy and cookies Jobs Dating Offers Shop Puzzles Investor SubscribeRegisterLog in
Generated with www.html-to-pdf.net Page 4 / 4
![The Sun. (New York, NY) 1914-03-04 [p 7].€¦ · MRS. FRENCH WINS HER DIVORCE SUIT Family Drench Started by Dntijjli tor's Elopement With .Inck Gcrnglity. ACTION WAS UNCONTESTED](https://img.pdfslide.us/doc/110x75/6067dfe174a0505d6f6a4adf/the-sun-new-york-ny-1914-03-04-p-7-mrs-french-wins-her-divorce-suit-family.jpg)
