Devon and Cornwall Police v Town (SEX DISCRIMINATION) [2020] UKEAT 0194_19_1009 (10 September 2020)
The claimant's transfer to the Crime Management Hub was unfavourable treatment because it was contrary to her wishes, removed her from a supportive environment, and caused her mental health issues; this treatment was because of her pregnancy. The police policy disproportionately subjected women to enforced transfer...
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- Citation
- [2020] UKEAT 0194_19_1009
- Parties
- Appellant: Devon & Cornwall Police; Respondent: Mrs Town
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 10 September 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Appeal Tribunal / Appeal Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Sex Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, Indirect Discrimination, Equality Act 2010
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Parties
Devon & Cornwall Police
Appellant
Mrs Town
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal Tribunal / Appeal Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the transfer of the claimant to the Crime Management Hub constituted unfavourable treatment under section 18 EqA 2010
- 2 Whether the police policy amounted to indirect sex discrimination under section 19 EqA 2010
Ratio Decidendi
The claimant's transfer to the Crime Management Hub was unfavourable treatment because it was contrary to her wishes, removed her from a supportive environment, and caused her mental health issues; this treatment was because of her pregnancy. The police policy disproportionately subjected women to enforced transfer due to pregnancy, amounting to indirect sex discrimination.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
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