Cases6001891/2023

Claimant v Secretary of State for Transport

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Direct Discrimination(disability)failed

The tribunal found the complaint of direct disability discrimination was not well-founded and dismissed it on the merits.

Harassment(disability)failed

The tribunal found the complaint of harassment related to disability was not well-founded and dismissed it on the merits.

Discrimination Arising from Disability (s.15)(disability)failed

The tribunal found the complaint of discrimination arising from disability was not well-founded and dismissed it on the merits.

Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments(disability)failed

The tribunal found the complaint well-founded on the merits but it was not presented within the applicable time limit. The tribunal declined to extend time on just and equitable grounds and therefore dismissed the claim.

Facts

Mr Hart brought disability discrimination claims against the Secretary of State for Transport. He alleged direct disability discrimination, harassment related to disability, discrimination arising from disability, and failure to make reasonable adjustments.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed all claims. Three claims failed on the merits as not well-founded. The reasonable adjustments claim was well-founded but was out of time and the tribunal declined to extend time on just and equitable grounds.

Practical note

A well-founded reasonable adjustments claim can still fail if it is presented outside the time limit and the tribunal does not find it just and equitable to extend time.

Case details

Case number
6001891/2023
Decision date
7 November 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
public sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No