Claimant v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed all complaints of victimisation after hearing evidence over two days. The claimant was unrepresented and failed to establish that they had been subjected to a detriment because they had done a protected act under the Equality Act 2010.
Facts
Mr R Pal brought complaints of victimisation against Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The case was heard remotely over two days in January 2026. Mr Pal represented himself while the Trust was represented by counsel. The judgment contains minimal factual detail beyond the claim type.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all complaints of victimisation. The claimant failed to establish that he had been subjected to detriments because he had done a protected act under the Equality Act 2010.
Practical note
This case demonstrates the challenges faced by unrepresented claimants in proving victimisation claims against NHS trusts with professional legal representation.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1806691/2024
- Decision date
- 6 January 2026
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No