Cases→4100564/2024

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

17 April 2025Before Employment Judge C McManusScotlandin person

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Direct Discriminationfailed

The tribunal found the claimant's claim of direct discrimination under section 13 of the Equality Act 2010 was not well founded after a full merits hearing. The claim was dismissed by unanimous decision of the tribunal panel.

Harassment(race)failed

The tribunal found the claimant's harassment claim related to race under section 26 of the Equality Act 2010 was not well founded. The claim was dismissed by unanimous decision after full consideration of the evidence.

Harassment(religion)failed

The tribunal found the claimant's harassment claim related to religion or belief under section 26 of the Equality Act 2010 was not well founded. The claim was dismissed by unanimous decision after full consideration of the evidence.

Victimisationfailed

The tribunal found the claimant's victimisation claim under section 27 of the Equality Act 2010 was not well founded. The claim was dismissed by unanimous decision of the tribunal panel after hearing evidence over six days.

Facts

Ms Cherry brought claims of direct discrimination, harassment related to race and religion, and victimisation against Glasgow City Council. She represented herself at a six-day full merits hearing before a full tribunal panel in Glasgow. Reasons for the tribunal's decision were given orally at the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal unanimously dismissed all of Ms Cherry's claims, finding them not well founded. Her claims of direct discrimination under section 13, harassment related to race and religion under section 26, and victimisation under section 27 of the Equality Act 2010 all failed.

Practical note

Self-represented claimants bringing multiple discrimination claims against public sector employers face significant evidential challenges in establishing well-founded claims before a full tribunal panel.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Equality Act 2010 s.13Equality Act 2010 s.26Equality Act 2010 s.27

Case details

Case number
4100564/2024
Decision date
17 April 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
6
Classification
contested

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No
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