Case 3212983/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs D Flanagan v Chief Constable of Essex Police — 2023
- Case reference
- 3212983/2020
- Decision date
- 20 July 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge S Povey Members
- Venue
- East London Hearing Centre
- Panel members
- Ms M Legg, Mr M Rowe
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs D Flanagan
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMrs D Flanagan brought claims of direct disability discrimination and breach of the duty to make reasonable adjustments against the Chief Constable of Essex Police. The tribunal held that complaints arising before 16 June 2020 were brought out of time, but it was just and equitable to extend time, so the tribunal had jurisdiction to consider them.
On the merits, the tribunal found that the complaints of direct disability discrimination were not made out. It also found that the complaints of breaches of the duty to make reasonable adjustments were not made out. Both complaints were dismissed in the unanimous judgment.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Complaint of direct disability discrimination; complaints occurring before 16 June 2020 were found out of time but time was extended on a just and equitable basis. The merits complaint was dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | Complaint of breach of the duty to make reasonable adjustments; the tribunal extended time for complaints before 16 June 2020 on a just and equitable basis, but the claim was dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- just and equitable extension of time
Official outcome judgment PDF
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