Mr J Cook v Open University (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3313769/2023 (16 April 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant had not established facts from which it could conclude that age was a factor in the treatment received, and therefore the claim of age discrimination failed.

Citation: [2025] UKET 3313769/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Cook; Respondent: Open University
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 April 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Mr J Cook

Claimant

Open University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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 had not established facts from which it could conclude that age was a factor in the treatment received, and therefore the claim of age discrimination failed.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed