Ms I Nikopoulou and Mr I Okorodudu v Institute of Physics

Case No: 2206612/2022 and 2206613/2022

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimants: (1) Ms. I. Nikopoulou (2) Mr. I. Okorodudu Respondent: Institute of Physics Heard at: London Central by CVP On: 2 May 2023 Before: EJ Isaacson Representation Claimants: Brian Moore, friend of the claimants Respondent: Andrew Watson, counsel

JUDGMENT The first claimant was a disabled person as defined under the Equality Act 2010 (EqA) at the time of the events the claim is about. The first claimant has Relapsing, Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

REASONS

1. Schedule 1 para 6 of the EqA provides that Cancer, HIV infection and multiple sclerosis are each a disability. The Guidance states that this means that the person is protected by the Act effectively from the point of diagnosis. It was agreed between the parties that MS was a deemed disability.