Mr R Knott v Dover Harbour Board (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2301897/2023 (10 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant's age was a significant factor in the decision to dismiss, and the respondent failed to provide a fair and non-discriminatory reason for dismissal.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2301897/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr R Knott; Respondent: Dover Harbour Board
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr R Knott

Claimant

Dover Harbour Board

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
2 Whether the dismissal of the claimant was unfair

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant's age was a significant factor in the decision to dismiss, and the respondent failed to provide a fair and non-discriminatory reason for dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination and unfair dismissal