Portsmouth City Council

Case Summary

This is a remedy judgment following a finding of liability (reasons given orally). The tribunal awarded the claimant £17,745.24 comprising injury to feelings compensation of £12,000, loss of earnings of £1,820.19, loss of statutory rights of £400, and interest of £3,525.05.

- 1 - EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: W Respondent: Portsmouth City Council Heard at: Southampton On: 26 and 27 March 2026 Before: Employment Judge Dawson, Mr Bompas, Mr Richardson. Appearances For the claimant: Representing themself For the respondent: Mr Potterton, counsel REMEDY JUDGMENT 1. The respondent is ordered to pay to the claimant the sum of £17,745.24, made up of the following sums: a. compensation in respect of injury to feelings of £12000 b. compensation in respect of loss of earnings of £1820.19 c. compensation in respect of loss of statutory rights of £400 d. interest of £3525.05. Employment Judge Dawson Date 27 March 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 21 April 2026 - 2 - Notes Public access to employment tribunal decisions Judgments and reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimant(s) and respondent(s) in a case. Recording and Transcription Please note that if a Tribunal hearing has been recorded you may request a transcript of the recording, for which a charge may be payable. 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 here: https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and- legislation-practice-directions/ Recoupment The recoupment provisions do not apply to this judgment. Reasons Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request i…