Claimant v HM Revenue & Customs
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed all complaints of direct discrimination contrary to section 13 of the Equality Act 2010. The protected characteristic is not specified in the judgment.
The tribunal dismissed all complaints of harassment contrary to section 26 of the Equality Act 2010. The protected characteristic is not specified in the judgment.
The tribunal dismissed all complaints of victimisation contrary to section 27 of the Equality Act 2010, which does not require a protected characteristic.
Facts
Mr Worsdale brought claims of discrimination, harassment and victimisation under the Equality Act 2010 against his employer, HMRC. The hearing took place over four days in June 2025 before a full tribunal panel. Mr Worsdale represented himself while HMRC was represented by counsel. The specific protected characteristic and factual background are not detailed in this summary judgment.
Decision
The tribunal unanimously dismissed all of the claimant's complaints. All claims of direct discrimination, harassment and victimisation failed. The tribunal gave oral reasons at the hearing and no written reasons have been provided with this judgment.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant bringing multiple Equality Act claims against HMRC was unsuccessful on all grounds after a four-day full merits hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2413678/2023
- Decision date
- 20 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- central government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No