Ms C Harvey v HM Prison and Probation Service (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 1600873/2022 (19 February 2025)

Ms C Harvey v HM Prison and Probation Service (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 1600873/2022 (19 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2025] UKET 1600873/2022
Parties
Claimant: Ms C Harvey; Respondent: HM Prison and Probation Service
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Equality Act 2010

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Parties

Ms C Harvey

Claimant

HM Prison and Probation Service

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made as required by law

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant.
  • The respondent must review its reasonable adjustments policy.