Springer v. Child Support Agency [2005] UKEAT 0383_05_2410 (24 October 2005)

Springer v. Child Support Agency [2005] UKEAT 0383_05_2410 (24 October 2005)

The Tribunal was entitled to conclude, on the evidence, that the Appellant's mental impairment did not have a substantial adverse effect on her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, and the statutory guidance was properly considered and applied.

Citation
[2005] UKEAT 0383_05_2410
Parties
Appellant's Counsel: Miss Jane Russell; Appellant's Solicitors: Avon & Bristol Law Centre; Respondent's Counsel: Ms Rebecca Dennis; Respondent's Solicitors: MLM Solicitors
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 October 2005
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal Appeal / Appeal From Employment Tribunal Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Definition of Disability, Adverse Effect on Day to Day Activities, Interpretation of Medical Evidence, Application of Guidance Under Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Definition of Disability Adverse Effect on Day to Day Activities Interpretation of Medical Evidence Application of Guidance Under Disability Discrimination Act 1995

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Parties

Miss Jane Russell

Appellant's Counsel

Avon & Bristol Law Centre

Appellant's Solicitors

Ms Rebecca Dennis

Respondent's Counsel

MLM Solicitors

Respondent's Solicitors

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal Appeal / Appeal From Employment Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Appellant was a disabled person under section 1(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
  2. 2 Whether the impairment had an adverse effect on normal day-to-day activities
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal properly applied statutory guidance and considered relevant evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal was entitled to conclude, on the evidence, that the Appellant's mental impairment did not have a substantial adverse effect on her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, and the statutory guidance was properly considered and applied.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No fault found with the Tribunal's decision
  • No compensation or payment awarded