Mr M Smith v Bellavail IMS Ltd and others (England and Wales : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism) [2020] UKET 2410372/2019 (13 February 2020)

Mr M Smith v Bellavail IMS Ltd and others (England and Wales : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism) [2020] UKET 2410372/2019 (13 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and transexualism, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2020] UKET 2410372/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Smith; Respondent: Bellavail IMS Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transexualism
Employment Law Equality Law Sexual Orientation Discrimination Transexualism

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Parties

Mr M Smith

Claimant

Bellavail IMS Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on the grounds of sexual orientation and/or transexualism

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and transexualism, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for discrimination