Case 1400393/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Miss S Butler v Mr Stephen Difford and 1 other — 2021
- Case reference
- 1400393/2021
- Decision date
- 16 September 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Midgley Appearances
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Miss S Butler
Respondents
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary hearing heard in private by telephone on 1 September 2021 before Employment Judge Midgley. The claimant, Miss S Butler, was represented by counsel and the respondents were represented by solicitors.
The tribunal recorded that the claims of sex discrimination and sexual orientation discrimination were dismissed because the claimant withdrew them. No substantive findings on liability were made in this record of hearing.
The First Respondent, Mr Stephen Difford, was dismissed from the proceedings by consent. The written record notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that written reasons would not be provided unless requested within 14 days.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex discrimination | Dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant at a preliminary hearing on 1 September 2021. | Withdrawn | Sex | — |
| Sexual orientation discrimination | Dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant at a preliminary hearing on 1 September 2021. | Withdrawn | Sexual orientation | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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