Mr R Archie v Home Office (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2024] UKET 3311074/2022 (14 October 2024)

Mr R Archie v Home Office (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2024] UKET 3311074/2022 (14 October 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory justification for its actions.

Citation
[2024] UKET 3311074/2022
Parties
Claimant: Mr R Archie; Respondent: Home Office
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Treatment
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Mr R Archie

Claimant

Home Office

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age in contravention of the Equality Act 2010

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory justification for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination
  • The respondent must review its policies to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010