Claimant v Brunel University of London
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's claim for direct religious discrimination. The judgment does not provide detailed reasoning, but the claim was determined on its merits and found not to be made out.
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's claim for direct religious discrimination relating to not being shortlisted for the role of Data and Reporting Administrator. The tribunal heard evidence and determined the claim failed on its merits.
Facts
The claimant applied for a position as Data and Reporting Administrator at Brunel University of London but was not shortlisted. He brought claims for direct religious discrimination, both generally and specifically in relation to the failure to shortlist him for this role. The hearing took place remotely via CVP. The claimant represented himself and the respondent was represented by a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both of the claimant's claims for direct religious discrimination after a hearing on the merits. The tribunal found that the claims were not made out, though the judgment does not contain detailed written reasons for the decision.
Practical note
A claimant alleging religious discrimination in recruitment must establish facts from which discrimination could be inferred before the burden shifts to the employer to provide a non-discriminatory explanation.
Case details
- Case number
- 3306361/2024
- Decision date
- 16 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No