Ms S Stephenson v HM Prison and Probation Service (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1801819/2019 (18 June 2019)

Ms S Stephenson v HM Prison and Probation Service (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1801819/2019 (18 June 2019)

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

Citation
[2019] UKET 1801819/2019
Parties
Claimant: Ms S Stephenson; Respondent: HM Prison and Probation Service
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Employment Rights
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Employment Rights

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Parties

Ms S Stephenson

Claimant

HM Prison and Probation Service

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made for the claimant's disability

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination.