Free Hybrid Seminar – Victimisation under the Equality Act 2010 : Recent Developments, Practicalities, Strategy and Tactics

The Victimisation provisions of section 27 of the Equality Act 2010 are a key protection for those seeking to combat discrimination in the workplace. A proper understanding of the law in this area, and its practical implications, is crucial for anyone advising in such cases.

This event will cover:

• Recent developments in this area of the law, including Aslam v Transport UK London Bus Ltd [2025] EAT 113, Quitongo v Airdrieonians Football Club & Hetherington [2024] EAT 201, Aliyu v Tesco Stores [2024] EAT 185 and Carozzi v University of Hertfordshire & Anor [2024] 169 Edwards v Unite [2024] EAT 151

• Practical guidance and tips about how to use the law to the advantage of employees facing discrimination and/or victimisation.

• Practical guidance about how to pursue claims of victimisation, from initial advice through to final remedy judgment.

Speakers

Michael Engelhardt-Sprack, Barrister, Garden Court Chambers (Chair)
Michael has extensive experience over many years of providing advice and advocacy in relation to employment disputes, having represented in claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, wages and breach of contract. He has been thanked by the Employment Appeal Tribunal EAT for his “thoughtful analysis and clear presentation” (Stroud RFC v Monkman UKEAT/0143/13). Michael also advises and represents employees, former employees and others in claims and applications for injunctive relief in the High Court and County Court regarding alleged breach of confidence, restrictive covenants and/or inducement. As well as his extensive experience of providing expert, practical advice to workers, Michael has experience of conducting independent internal investigations, including in relation to complex issues of data protection within the legal sector.

Nicola Braganza KC, Barrister, Garden Court Chambers
Nicola is recognised as a leading barrister specialising in Equality and Discrimination Law, Public Law and Human Rights. Her broad practice spans the areas of Employment, Education, Community Care, Immigration and Asylum Law. Nicola has considerable experience in bringing complex and large-scale challenges against the state, including civil claims for damages on behalf of individuals and groups. She has particular expertise in representing highly vulnerable adults and children, including victims of trafficking and modern slavery, and those held in immigration detention.

Rosa Thomas, Barrister, Garden Court Chambers
Rosa is regularly instructed in all areas of employment law, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, wages, and breach of contract. Rosa represents employees in final matter hearings, preliminary hearings and judicial mediations, as well as drafting settlement agreements. Before coming to the bar, Rosa worked for the national charity Age UK. This background has given her particular insight into cases concerning age discrimination, both directly and by association where employees have caring responsibilities, which she brings to her casework. Rosa has a particular interest in matters concerning discrimination on the basis of menopause.

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