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1602931/2025Respondent Successful

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

20 February 2026England & WalesEmployment Judge S Moore
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Case Summary

The claimant's disability discrimination claim is dismissed as the claimant was not found to be a disabled person under the Equality Act 2010.

Key Issues

  • The claimant was not a disabled person as defined by section 6 Equality Act 2010 because of dyslexia and anxiety and depression

Claim Types

Discrimination Disability

Decision Text

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Ms M Moyle Respondent: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Heard at: By video On: 20 February 2026 Before: Employment Judge S Moore Representation Claimant: Mr Puar, Counsel Respondent: Mr Lewis Bale, Counsel Mr Ion, Pupil Ms Godfrey, Trainee Solicitor PRELIMINARY HEARING IN PUBLIC JUDGMENT 1. At the relevant times the claimant was not a disabled person as defined by section 6 Equality Act 2010 because of dyslexia and anxiety and depression. 2. The claim is therefore dismissed. Approved by: Employment Judge S Moore 20 February 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 11 March 2026 Kacey O’Brien FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE 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. If written reasons are provided they will be placed online. 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 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 here: www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation-practice-directions/

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South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

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Case Details

Case Number
1602931/2025
Decision Date
20/02/2026
Published
31/03/2026
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge S Moore