Mrs R Wilkinson v Lancaster University (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2408905/2023 (22 May 2025)

Mrs R Wilkinson v Lancaster University (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2408905/2023 (22 May 2025)

The Tribunal found that the claimant had established a prima facie case of age discrimination, and the respondent failed to provide a credible non-discriminatory explanation for the treatment. Accordingly, the Tribunal held that the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age.

Citation
[2025] UKET 2408905/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mrs R Wilkinson; Respondent: Lancaster University
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 May 2025
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

Mrs R Wilkinson

Claimant

Lancaster University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant had established a prima facie case of age discrimination, and the respondent failed to provide a credible non-discriminatory explanation for the treatment. Accordingly, the Tribunal held that the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to review and update anti-discrimination policies