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2303635/2023Respondent Successful

London South Bank University

12 March 2026Employment TribunalFirst instanceEngland & Wales
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Decision Overview

Case Summary

Ms T Livingston brought claims of direct age and race discrimination, and breach of contract against London South Bank University. The tribunal dismissed all complaints, finding them not well-founded.

Why this outcome?

Claim not well-founded

The tribunal found the complaints of direct age and race discrimination and breach of contract were not well-founded. Written reasons were not provided as summary reasons were given orally at the hearing.

Key Issues

  • Direct age discrimination
  • Direct race discrimination
  • Breach of contract

Cited Laws and Legal Issues

Equality Act 2010 race discriminationEquality Act 2010

Ms T Livingston brought claims of direct age and race discrimination, and breach of contract against London South Bank University.

Decision Text

1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Ms T Livingston Respondent: London South Bank University Heard at: London South Employment Tribunal On: 10, 11 and 12 March 2026 Before: Employment Judge Burge REPRESENTATION: Claimant: In person Respondent: Ms Barry, Counsel JUDGMENT The Judgment of the Tribunal is: 1. The complaints of direct age and race discrimination are not well-founded and are dismissed; and 2. The complaint of breach of contract is not well founded and is dismissed. Approved by: Employment Judge Burge 12 March 2026 Notes Summary reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request for either written summary reasons or written full reasons was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. If the claimant requests written summary reasons then the Tribunal may, if it considers it appropriate to do so, provide written full reasons. All judgments (apart from judgments under Rule 51) and any written reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the 2 claimants and respondents. If a Tribunal hearing has been recorded, you may request a transcript of the recording. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you will have to pay for it. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings and accompanying Guidance, which can be found at www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and- resources/employment-rules-and-legislation-practice-directions/

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Case Facts

Respondent

London South Bank University

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Claimant
Ms T Livingston
Case Number
2303635/2023
Tribunal
Employment Tribunal
Level
First instance
Decision Date
12 March 2026
Published
16 April 2026
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Burge
Representation
Litigant in person