G Wickstead v INTO Newcastle University LLP (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2500666/2024 (6 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment due to his age and that the respondent failed to provide a fair reason or follow a fair procedure for dismissal.

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Citation: [2025] UKET 2500666/2024
Parties: Claimant: G Wickstead; Respondent: INTO Newcastle University LLP
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 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

G Wickstead

Claimant

INTO Newcastle University LLP

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 was subjected to less favourable treatment due to his age and that the respondent failed to provide a fair reason or follow a fair procedure for dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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

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