Frazer v Royal Mail Group Plc [2007] NIIT 779_05 (18 May 2007)

Frazer v Royal Mail Group Plc [2007] NIIT 779_05 (18 May 2007)

The claimant had a mental impairment listed in ICD10, lasting from 7 July 2003 to 5 May 2005, with substantial adverse effect on normal day-to-day activities affecting memory and concentration, qualifying as a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Citation
[2007] NIIT 779_05
Parties
Claimant: Gordon Frazer; Respondent: Royal Mail Group Plc
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
18 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Pre Hearing Review / Determination of Disability Status Under Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Outcome
Claimant is a disabled person for the purposes of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Legal Topics
Definition of Disability, Mental Impairment, Duration of Disability, Substantial Adverse Effect on Day to Day Activities
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Definition of Disability Mental Impairment Duration of Disability Substantial Adverse Effect on Day to Day Activities

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Parties

Gordon Frazer

Claimant

Royal Mail Group Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Pre Hearing Review / Determination of Disability Status Under Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Did the claimant suffer from a disability within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995?
  2. 2 If yes, over what period did the claimant suffer from a disability?

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant had a mental impairment listed in ICD10, lasting from 7 July 2003 to 5 May 2005, with substantial adverse effect on normal day-to-day activities affecting memory and concentration, qualifying as a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Court Disposition

Claimant is a disabled person for the purposes of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Orders

  • Disability status confirmed for period 7 July 2003 to 5 May 2005