Mr M Walsh v The Home Office (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 2400803/2016 (1 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract and unlawfully discriminated against him on the grounds of disability.

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Citation: [2017] UKET 2400803/2016
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Walsh; Respondent: The Home Office
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 March 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination

Employment Law Contract Law Equality Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination

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Parties

Mr M Walsh

Claimant

The Home Office

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract
2 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract and unlawfully discriminated against him on the grounds of disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for breach of contract and disability discrimination.

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