Marcus Newell v Solicitors Regulation Authority Limited RECORD OF A PRELIMINARY HEARING — 2026

The claimant presented a single claim of disability discrimination, later clarified as a claim under sections 20-21 Equality Act 2010 for failure to make reasonable adjustments. He relied on autism and alleged that the respondent did not provide enough time or support before dismissing him following probationary review matters.

The tribunal found that the claimant was in serious default of previous orders and that the original claim lacked basic information needed for the respondent to understand the case. However, because some further particulars had been provided and the respondent accepted that a fair trial would be possible if final details were supplied, the tribunal refused the respondent's strike-out application as premature.

The tribunal made an unless order requiring the claimant to provide an impact statement, the medical report referred to, details of the provision, criterion or practice relied on, the alleged disadvantage, and the adjustments said to be required. If the claimant remained in default by 26 January 2026, the claim would be struck out without further order.