Mr R W Armstrong v Lyons Presentation Group Ltd (England and Wales : Religion or Belief Discrimination : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism : Statutory Discipline and Grievance Procedures : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2207736/2016 (17 March 2017)

Mr R W Armstrong v Lyons Presentation Group Ltd (England and Wales : Religion or Belief Discrimination : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism : Statutory Discipline and Grievance Procedures : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2207736/2016 (17 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination, as the respondent failed to follow statutory procedures and engaged in prohibited conduct under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2207736/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr R W Armstrong; Respondent: Lyons Presentation Group Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Religion or Belief Discrimination, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transexualism, Statutory Discipline and Grievance Procedures, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Religion or Belief Discrimination Sexual Orientation Discrimination Transexualism Statutory Discipline and Grievance Procedures Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr R W Armstrong

Claimant

Lyons Presentation Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of religion or belief
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on grounds of sexual orientation or transexualism

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination, as the respondent failed to follow statutory procedures and engaged in prohibited conduct under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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