Claimant v St George's, University of London
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined that at the relevant time the Claimant was not a disabled person as defined by section 6 Equality Act 2010 because of his depression. The claim was therefore dismissed as he did not meet the threshold definition of disability required to bring a disability discrimination claim.
This claim proceeds to a full hearing. The tribunal has not yet determined the merits of this claim and has issued case management directions for future conduct of the case.
Facts
The Claimant brought claims of disability discrimination and unfair dismissal against St George's, University of London. The disability discrimination claim was based on depression. A preliminary hearing was held to determine whether the Claimant met the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010.
Decision
The tribunal found that the Claimant was not a disabled person as defined by section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 because of his depression at the relevant time. The disability discrimination claim was dismissed, but the unfair dismissal claim will proceed to a full hearing.
Practical note
Claimants must meet the statutory definition of disability under section 6 Equality Act 2010 to bring disability discrimination claims; mental health conditions such as depression require evidence of substantial and long-term adverse effects on normal day-to-day activities.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2302231/2022
- Decision date
- 22 September 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No