D Sullivan v BT Group (England and Wales : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism) [2025] UKET 6009869/2024 (13 October 2025)
The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of their sexual orientation and/or gender reassignment, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
- Citation
- [2025] UKET 6009869/2024
- Parties
- Claimant: D Sullivan; Respondent: BT Group
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 13 October 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transsexualism, Workplace Discrimination
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Parties
D Sullivan
Claimant
BT Group
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and/or transsexualism contrary to the Equality Act 2010
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of their sexual orientation and/or gender reassignment, which constituted unlawful 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.
- The respondent is directed to implement equality and diversity training for relevant staff.
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