Claimant v London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over four days and unanimously decided that the complaints of discrimination arising from disability were not made out. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.
The tribunal unanimously concluded that the respondent had not breached the duty to make reasonable adjustments. The full reasoning was provided orally at the conclusion of the hearing.
The tribunal found that the complaints of harassment related to disability were not made out and dismissed them unanimously. Detailed reasons were given orally.
The tribunal unanimously dismissed the victimisation complaints, finding they were not established. The tribunal provided oral reasons for this decision at the hearing.
Facts
Masuma Khatun brought disability discrimination claims against London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The case was heard over four days before a full tribunal panel. Both parties were represented by counsel. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions on complaints of discrimination arising from disability, failure to make reasonable adjustments, harassment related to disability, and victimisation.
Decision
The tribunal unanimously dismissed all claims brought by the claimant. The tribunal found that none of the complaints of discrimination arising from disability, failure to make reasonable adjustments, harassment, or victimisation were made out. Detailed reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
All disability discrimination and victimisation claims against a local authority employer failed on their merits after a full four-day hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 6002718/2024
- Decision date
- 9 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister