Claimant v South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was directly discriminated against on the grounds of sex. Reasons were given orally at the hearing. The tribunal awarded £2,000 for injury to feelings plus interest, indicating the discrimination claim was upheld.
Facts
Mr Norman brought a sex discrimination claim against South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. He represented himself at a 4-day hearing in Cardiff. The Respondent was represented by counsel. Full reasons were given orally at the hearing and not reproduced in the written judgment.
Decision
The tribunal found Mr Norman's claim for direct sex discrimination was well founded. He was awarded £2,000 for injury to feelings plus £181.50 interest, totalling £2,181.50.
Practical note
A male claimant successfully established direct sex discrimination against a fire and rescue service, with a lower band Vento award of £2,000 plus interest.
Award breakdown
Vento band: lower
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6005603/2025
- Decision date
- 22 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No