Claimant v London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed the claim brought under Sections 15 and 39 of the Equality Act 2010, which relates to discrimination arising from disability. The tribunal provided oral reasons at the hearing but these written reasons do not detail the specific grounds for dismissal.
The tribunal dismissed the claim brought under Sections 20, 21 and 39 of the Equality Act 2010, which relates to failure to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled employee. The tribunal provided oral reasons at the hearing but these written reasons do not detail the specific grounds for dismissal.
Facts
Mr Mohammad Abdul Gaffer brought disability discrimination claims against his employer, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing over five days in May and June 2025. The claimant alleged discrimination arising from disability under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 and failure to make reasonable adjustments under sections 20 and 21. Both claims were brought under section 39 which relates to discrimination by employers.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all of the claimant's claims relating to disability discrimination. The tribunal provided oral reasons for their decision at the hearing but full written reasons were not included in this judgment. Both the discrimination arising from disability claim and the reasonable adjustments claim failed.
Practical note
This is a judgment dismissing disability discrimination claims where the tribunal gave oral reasons only, highlighting the importance of requesting written reasons when needed for understanding the basis of a tribunal's decision.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3200710/2021
- Decision date
- 3 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister