Discrimination evidence case study

Madarassy v Nomura

Madarassy is important for understanding what evidence is needed to shift the burden of proof.

What the case shows

Madarassy is important for understanding what evidence is needed to shift the burden of proof.

Claimant lesson

The claimant lesson is that unfair treatment alone may not prove discrimination; the link to protected characteristic matters.

How to use this in your own case

A case study is not a guarantee of outcome. The useful step is to identify the legal principle, compare it to your evidence and decide whether your ET1 needs to plead the point clearly.

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Questions people ask

Does this mean my case will win:
No. Tribunal outcomes depend on the facts, evidence, pleadings and deadlines in your own case.
Can ProHearings review whether this principle helps me:
Yes. A case review can identify whether the principle is relevant and how to frame it.

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