Mr C Edmonds v Roehampton University (England and Wales : Race Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2302811/2023 (7 January 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his race and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2302811/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr C Edmonds; Respondent: Roehampton University
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 January 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Race Discrimination, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Equality Law Race Discrimination Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Mr C Edmonds

Claimant

Roehampton University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of race in contravention of the Equality Act 2010

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his race and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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