Mr L J Copland v Thompson Valves Ltd (England and Wales : Race Discrimination) [2021] UKET 1404604/2020 (12 May 2021)

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

Citation: [2021] UKET 1404604/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr L J Copland; Respondent: Thompson Valves Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 12 May 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Race Discrimination, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Equality Law Race Discrimination Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Mr L J Copland

Claimant

Thompson Valves Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of race

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for race discrimination