Dr M Hawela v Birmingham City University (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 6002737/2025 (11 February 2026)
The Tribunal found that Birmingham City University failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against Dr M Hawela.
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- Citation
- [2026] UKET 6002737/2025
- Parties
- Claimant: Dr M Hawela; Respondent: Birmingham City University
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 11 February 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments
Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments
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Parties
Dr M Hawela
Claimant
Birmingham City University
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
- 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal found that Birmingham City University failed to make reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010, resulting in unlawful disability discrimination against Dr M Hawela.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and loss of earnings
- The respondent must implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant's role
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