Mr E Downard v Queen Margaret University (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 8002402/2025 (22 January 2026)

The tribunal found that Queen Margaret University failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr E Downard's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2026] UKET 8002402/2025
Parties: Claimant: Mr E Downard; Respondent: Queen Margaret University
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 January 2026
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments

Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mr E Downard

Claimant

Queen Margaret University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Queen Margaret University failed to make reasonable adjustments for Mr E Downard's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Queen Margaret University to pay compensation to Mr E Downard
Queen Margaret University to implement reasonable adjustments for the claimant