Mr A Chandio v Grampian Health Board

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case No: 8001246/2024 Held in Aberdeen on 4, 5, 6 & 7 November & 17 & 18 December 2025 Employment Judge N M Hosie Members A Perriam R A’brook Mr Ashfaq Chandio Claimant In Person Grampian Health Board Respondent Represented by Mr A Hardman, Counsel Instructed by, Ms C Strachan, Solicitor

JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL The unanimous Judgment of the Tribunal is that the claim is dismissed.

REASONS

1. Mr Ashfaq Chandio’s claim comprised complaints of unfair dismissal; breach of contract; discrimination in respect of the protected characteristics of race and religion or belief (direct discrimination in terms of s.13 of the Equality Act 2010; harassment, in terms of s.26; and victimisation, in terms of s.27). The respondent, Grampian Health Board (“GHB”), admitted the dismissal but claimed ...

2. On behalf GHB we heard evidence from: • Professor Duff Bruce, Clinical Director at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin (“the Hospital”) at the relevant time; • Laura Nicol, Consultant Surgeon, Clinical Lead and Mr Chandio’s immediate Line Manager, at the relevant time; • Lynne Green, Administrative Support Manager, at the Hospital, at the relevant time; • Abdul Qadir, Consultant Surgeon at Aberdeen Ro...