Case 4105413/2017 · Employment Tribunal
Mr D Shields v The Scottish Ministers — 2019
- Case reference
- 4105413/2017
- Decision date
- 18 March 2019
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judge
- Employment Judge M Whitcombe
- Venue
- Glasgow
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr D Shields
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a preliminary hearing in Glasgow, the Tribunal determined the issue of disability status. The Tribunal's judgment was that the claimant was, at all relevant times, a disabled person for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010.
The judgment does not record any determination of liability, dismissal, compensation, or other remedy. It records only the preliminary issue decided and the representation of the parties.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The judgment records only a preliminary finding that the claimant was a disabled person for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 at all relevant times; it does not determine liability or remedy for any discrimination claim. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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