Mr R Edwards v National Utilities Ltd (England and Wales : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism) [2023] UKET 2301378/2021 (21 February 2023)

Mr R Edwards v National Utilities Ltd (England and Wales : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism) [2023] UKET 2301378/2021 (21 February 2023)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and transexualism, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2023] UKET 2301378/2021
Parties
Claimant: Mr R Edwards; Respondent: National Utilities Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transexualism, Workplace Equality

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Parties

Mr R Edwards

Claimant

National Utilities Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of sexual orientation and/or transexualism

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and transexualism, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to implement anti-discrimination measures