Ms L McGowan v British Broadcasting Corporation (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 4102766/2025 (23 January 2026)

Ms L McGowan v British Broadcasting Corporation (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 4102766/2025 (23 January 2026)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

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Citation
[2026] UKET 4102766/2025
Parties
Claimant: Ms L McGowan; Respondent: British Broadcasting Corporation
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Treatment at Work
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Ms L McGowan

Claimant

British Broadcasting Corporation

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings and financial loss.