Claimant v British Transport Police
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the Respondent did not directly discriminate against the Claimant in relation to six specific incidents involving Lisha Kaur between August and November 2023, including references to emails, descriptions of conduct, emoji responses, meeting requirements, performance allegations, and email communications about actions and guidelines.
The tribunal found that the Respondent did not discriminate against the Claimant because of something arising in consequence of disability in relation to the same six incidents involving Lisha Kaur's conduct and communications during the relevant period.
The tribunal found no breach of the duty to make reasonable adjustments in relation to five alleged PCPs: office attendance expectations (twice weekly), requirements to inform Vulnerability Coordinators of discrepancies, restrictions on using screenshots for updates, expectations to collect mobile phone from London office, and expectations to complete personal development review in one hour on 31 October 2023.
The tribunal found that the Respondent did not victimise the Claimant in relation to six specific matters between November 2023 and January 2024, including invitations to performance/disciplinary meetings, outcome letters, appeal outcomes, requirements to collect work phone, and referral to Professional Standards Department.
The tribunal found that the Respondent did not breach section 40 of the Equality Act 2010 (harassment) in relation to five specific incidents: reference to an email, emoji response, meeting requirement, performance allegations, and email about actions/guidelines.
Withdrawn by claimant. This related to an alleged PCP that the Respondent expected the Claimant to update colleagues as to changes in guidance.
Withdrawn by claimant. These complaints related to the performance/disciplinary meetings and outcomes between November 2023 and January 2024.
Withdrawn by claimant. These complaints related to the performance/disciplinary meetings and outcomes between November 2023 and January 2024.
Withdrawn by claimant. This related to a telephone call on 24 June 2024 with temporary line manager regarding mandatory office attendance.
Facts
Mr Jones, a Vulnerability Development Officer with British Transport Police, brought discrimination claims relating to his disability. The claims centred on his interactions with his line manager Lisha Kaur between August and November 2023, including allegations about how meetings were conducted, emails sent, emoji responses, and performance management processes. He also challenged various workplace requirements including office attendance expectations, procedural requirements, and being required to collect equipment from London. Some claims were later withdrawn during the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all of the Claimant's claims that proceeded to determination, finding no direct disability discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, harassment, failure to make reasonable adjustments, or victimisation. The tribunal heard the case over six days in July and August 2025 and delivered its judgment on 29 September 2025 after deliberations.
Practical note
A litigant in person bringing multiple discrete discrimination claims against a public sector employer, even after a six-day hearing, may fail on all counts where the tribunal finds the employer's actions were not discriminatory or in breach of reasonable adjustment duties.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1302657/2024
- Decision date
- 29 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 6
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- British Transport Police
- Sector
- emergency services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Employment details
- Role
- Vulnerability Development Officer
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No