Cases3201918/2023

Claimant v University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

25 July 2025Before Employment Judge ByrneEast London

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Direct Discrimination(race)failed

The tribunal heard evidence over four days and concluded that the claimant did not establish facts from which the tribunal could conclude that race discrimination had occurred. The respondent provided a non-discriminatory explanation for the treatment complained of.

Harassment(race)failed

The tribunal found that the conduct complained of did not meet the statutory definition of harassment related to race. The tribunal was not satisfied that the conduct had the purpose or effect of violating the claimant's dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.

Harassment(disability)failed

The tribunal found that the conduct complained of did not meet the statutory definition of harassment related to disability. The tribunal was not satisfied that the conduct had the purpose or effect of violating the claimant's dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.

Facts

Mr Muaka brought claims of direct race discrimination and harassment related to race and disability against his employer, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust. The tribunal heard evidence over four days in July 2025. The judgment provides limited detail about the specific factual allegations as written reasons were given orally and not requested in writing.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed all of the claimant's claims. The tribunal was not satisfied that direct race discrimination had occurred and found that the alleged conduct did not meet the statutory definition of harassment related to either race or disability.

Practical note

Claims of discrimination and harassment require claimants to establish facts from which discrimination can be inferred, and alleged conduct must meet the statutory threshold for harassment including the purpose or effect of violating dignity.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

EqA 2010

Case details

Case number
3201918/2023
Decision date
25 July 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
4
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor