Ms A Simmonds v Close Brothers Vehicle Hire Ltd

Case Number: 2601127/2023

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Ms A Simmonds Respondent: Close Brothers Vehicle Hire Limited Heard at: Midlands East Tribunal via Cloud Video Platform On: 17, 18 and 19 March 2025 Before: Employment Judge Brewer Mr A Wood Mr R Jones Representation Claimant: Ms F Updale, Claimant’s mother Respondent: Mr K Wilson, Counsel

JUDGMENT The unanimous judgment of the Tribunal is that all of the claimant’s claims of direct race discrimination fail and are dismissed.

REASONS Introduction

1. This case came before us for a hearing over three days. The claimant was represented by her mother, Ms Updale, and the respondent by Mr. Wilson of Counsel.