Case 2402435/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mr R Barnes-Brown v North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust — 2022
- Case reference
- 2402435/2021
- Decision date
- 24 October 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Phil Allen
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr R Barnes-Brown
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary disability-discrimination decision heard at Manchester by CVP on 20 October 2022 before Employment Judge Phil Allen, with the claimant appearing in person and the respondent represented by counsel. The tribunal decided the issue of disability before the merits hearing listed for 28-30 June 2023.
The tribunal found that Mr R Barnes-Brown did not have a disability within the definition of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 at the relevant time. On that basis, the claims for disability discrimination were dismissed.
As the disability issue was determinative, the later hearing listed for June 2023 was vacated. The written record notes that reasons had been given orally and that written reasons would not be provided unless requested within 14 days of the written record being sent.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The tribunal held that the claimant did not have a disability within the meaning of section 6 Equality Act 2010 at the relevant time, so the disability discrimination claims were dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 6 Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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