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6013087/2024Respondent Successful

The Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police

18 February 2026England & WalesEmployment Judge G. King
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Case Summary

The claimant's claims of discrimination arising from disability, failure to make reasonable adjustments, and harassment relating to disability were all dismissed.

Key Issues

  • discrimination arising from disability
  • failure to make reasonable adjustments
  • harassment relating to disability

Claim Types

Discrimination DisabilityHarassment

Decision Text

Case No: 6013087/2024 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr Charles Hannaford Respondent: The Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police Heard at: Exeter ET On: 16, 17 and 18 February 2026 Before: Employment Judge G. King Representation For the Claimant: In person For the Respondent: Mr E. MacDonald - counsel JUDGMENT 1. The Claimant’s claim of discrimination arising from disability (s.15 Equality Act 2010) is not well-founded and is dismissed. 2. The Claimant’s claim of failure to make reasonable adjustments (ss.20 & 21 Equality Act 2010) is not well-founded and is dismissed. 3. The Claimant’s claim of harassment relating to disability (s.26 Equality Act 2010) is not well-founded and is dismissed. Approved by Employment Judge G. King Date: 18 February 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 7 March 2026 Jade Lobb FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Case No: 6013087/2024 Notes 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 is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written 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 tran...

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Case Details

Case Number
6013087/2024
Decision Date
18/02/2026
Published
30/03/2026
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge G. King