Mr S McGhie v RHT Scotland Ltd (Scotland : Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Transexualism) [2025] UKET 8000532/2024 (7 April 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his sexual orientation and transgender status, which constituted unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

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Citation: [2025] UKET 8000532/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr S McGhie; Respondent: RHT Scotland Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 April 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Transgender Rights

Employment Law Equality Law Sexual Orientation Discrimination Transgender Rights

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Parties

Mr S McGhie

Claimant

RHT Scotland Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and/or transgender status

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for injury to feelings.

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