Case 2303153/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Ms S Chaston v Ministry of Justice — 2024
- Case reference
- 2303153/2021
- Decision date
- 25 November 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge O’Neill
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms S Chaston
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant did not attend the public CVP hearing on 1 November 2024. The respondent was represented by counsel, and Employment Judge O'Neill sat alone.
The Tribunal struck out the complaints of direct disability discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, failure to make reasonable adjustments, unfair dismissal, and failure to deal with an application for flexible working arrangements. The stated basis was Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(e), because it was no longer possible to have a fair hearing in respect of those complaints.
No remedy was awarded in the written judgment. Reasons were given orally, with written reasons to be provided only if requested within the applicable time limit.
Claims and outcomes
5 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Direct disability discrimination under s13 Equality Act 2010 was struck out under Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(e). | Struck out | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | Discrimination arising from disability under s15 Equality Act 2010 was struck out under Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(e). | Struck out | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | Failure to make reasonable adjustments under s20 Equality Act 2010 was struck out under Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(e). | Struck out | Disability | — |
| Unfair dismissal | Unfair dismissal was stated as brought under s96 Employment Rights Act 1996 and was struck out under Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(e). | Struck out | — | — |
| Flexible working | Failure to deal with an application for flexible working arrangements under s80 Employment Rights Act 1996 was struck out under Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(e). | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
6 references- Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(e)
- s13 Equality Act 2010
- s15 Equality Act 2010
- s20 Equality Act 2010
- s96 Employment Rights Act 1996
- s80 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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