V Osborn v Downsview Primary (comm) and Kent County Council (England and Wales : Sex Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2306318/2020 (15 October 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of her sex, and that the respondents failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for their actions.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2306318/2020
Parties: Claimant: V Osborn; Respondent: Downsview Primary (comm); Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 October 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Sex Discrimination, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Equality Law Sex Discrimination Unfair Treatment

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Parties

V Osborn

Claimant

Downsview Primary (comm)

Respondent

Kent County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to sex discrimination contrary to the Equality Act 2010

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of her sex, and that the respondents failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for their actions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings
Respondents to implement equality training