Police officer appeals "perceived disability discrimination" decision
The Court of Appeal is hearing an appeal against the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision that a police force did not discriminate, on the ground of an alleged perceived disability, against a police officer who displayed violent tendencies at a Christmas party that led his colleagues to fear for their safety.
- Aitken v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis Read more about the disability discrimination case in the XpertHR case law stop press service.
- Aitken v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2009] ET/2317823/07 & ET/2328817/08 Read about the employment tribunal decision in this round-up of disability discrimination cases involving the police.
- Aitken v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis EAT/0226/09 Read about the EAT decision in the XpertHR case reports service.
- Progress of Aitken v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (on the Court Service website) The Court of Appeal case tracker has the latest information on the progress of this disability discrimination case.
Also
Five employment cases to watch out for in 2010 The XpertHR tribunal watch blog looks at five employment law cases to look out for in 2010.
FAQs on disability discrimination The XpertHR FAQs section answers questions on disability discrimination.
How to comply with the law on disability discrimination The XpertHR "how to" section gives guidance on how to comply with the law on disability discrimination.
