The Chief Constable of Dorset Police

Case Summary

The tribunal heard evidence regarding whether the claimant was under a disability within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal determined that the claimant was at all material times under a disability by reason of ADHD.

The tribunal found, based on the evidence presented at hearing, that the claimant satisfied the statutory definition of disability under section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 as a result of ADHD.

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• •Whether the claimant was under a disability within the meaning of section 6 Equality Act 2010

Case Number: 6002662_2023 1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: JOHNSON Respondent: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF DORSET POLICE Heard at: Exeter ET On: 7 May 2026 Before: Employment Judge Oldroyd Appearances For the Claimant: In person For the Respondent: Miss Paterson (Counsel) JUDGMENT 1. The Claimant was at all material times under a disability within the meaning of S6 Equality Act 2010 by reason of ADHD. ____________________ Employment Judge Oldroyd Dated: 7 May 2026 Sent to the parties on 21 May 2026 Case Number: 6002662_2023 2 Reasons Reasons for the decision having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a written request is received from either party within 14 days of the sending of this record of the decision. 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/