Shirlow v Translink [2007] NIIT 229_07IT (12 November 2007)

Shirlow v Translink [2007] NIIT 229_07IT (12 November 2007)

The claimant's speech impairment is a physical impairment that is long-term, substantial, and adversely affects his ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, thus meeting the statutory definition of disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Citation
[2007] NIIT 229_07IT
Parties
Claimant: Denis Shirlow; Respondent: Translink
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
12 November 2007
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Pre Hearing Review on Disability Status
Outcome
Claimant has a disability within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Definition of Disability, Employment Application
Employment Law Disability Law Disability Discrimination Definition of Disability Employment Application

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Parties

Denis Shirlow

Claimant

Translink

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Pre Hearing Review on Disability Status

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant has a disability within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant's speech impairment is a physical impairment that is long-term, substantial, and adversely affects his ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, thus meeting the statutory definition of disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Court Disposition

Claimant has a disability within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.