Claimant v Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined that the complaint of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability under section 15 Equality Act 2010 was not well-founded and dismissed the claim.
The tribunal found that the complaint of indirect disability discrimination was not well-founded. The claimant failed to establish that the respondent applied a provision, criterion or practice that put disabled persons at a particular disadvantage, or that such treatment could not be justified.
The tribunal concluded that the complaint of victimisation was not well-founded. The claimant did not establish that he was subjected to a detriment because he had done a protected act or that the respondent believed he had done or might do a protected act.
Facts
Mr Miah brought claims of disability discrimination against his employer, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. He alleged unfavourable treatment arising from disability, indirect discrimination, and victimisation. The case was heard over three days by video hearing with Mr Miah representing himself and the Trust represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all three complaints brought by Mr Miah. The panel found that the claims of section 15 discrimination (unfavourable treatment arising from disability), indirect disability discrimination, and victimisation were all not well-founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant bringing multiple disability discrimination claims against an NHS Trust was unsuccessful on all grounds, highlighting the challenges faced by unrepresented claimants in complex discrimination cases against well-resourced public sector employers.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2402444/2024
- Decision date
- 9 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No