Mr KS Maru v Debenhams Retail Ltd (England and Wales : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism) [2021] UKET 2602440/2019 (6 July 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and/or transsexualism and that the dismissal was unfair, as the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory justification for its actions.

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Citation: [2021] UKET 2602440/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr KS Maru; Respondent: Debenhams Retail Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 July 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transsexualism, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Sexual Orientation Discrimination Transsexualism Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr KS Maru

Claimant

Debenhams Retail Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or transsexualism
2 Whether the respondent's actions constituted unfair dismissal

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant

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