13/01/2026
Judgment handed down in London Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Mr I Sodola
The EAT has handed down judgment in London Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Mr I Sodola (Debarred) [2026] EAT 6.
The appeal concerned the relevance of the employer’s explanation for alleged discrimination at the first stage of the two-stage analysis to be undertaken under s.136 EqA and whether the Tribunal’s findings of fact supported its conclusion that Mr Sodola had been treated less favourably because of his race in relation to the delayed provision of interview feedback.
HHJ Tayler found that the Tribunal’s conclusions took account of irrelevant factors and that its findings of fact could not reasonably support its conclusion that there had been direct race discrimination. HHJ Tayler substituted a decision that the burden of proof had not shifted and set aside the Tribunal’s finding of discrimination.
Adam Ross acted for the Appellant, instructed by Emma Rowley of Capsticks Solicitors.
You can read the full judgment here.
