Mrs Langridge v Ministry of Defence: 1305973/2023
JUDGMENT
JUDGMENT The claimant has not withdrawn her claim of indirect discrimination based on the protected characteristic of marriage. Accordingly, this claim may proceed. Case No:1305973.23 Employment Judge Harding Dated: 23 April 2025 Case No: 1305973/2023 1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mrs S Langridge Respondent: Ministry of Defence Heard at: Midlands West On: 6 and 7 October 2025 Before: Employment Judge Faulkner Mrs W Ellis Mr M Z Khan Representation: Claimant - Mr J Ratledge (Counsel) Respondent - Mr J McHugh (Counsel) JUDGMENT[1]On the basis that they had no reasonable prospect of success, the complaints of indirect discrimination in respect of the protected characteristics of marriage and race (British nationality), based on provisions, criteria or practices (“PCPs”) concerned with the following, were struck out: 1.1. The opportunity to enrol in a pension scheme. 1.2. Payment of “Victoria” payments. 1.3. The opportunity to enrol in a saving scheme (with attendant perks and benefits). 1.4. The obtaining of legal insurance. 1.5. Informing and consulting employees regarding pay negotiations.[2]The Respondent’s application to strike out the complaint of indirect discrimination in respect of marriage and British nationality based on a PCP concerned with payment of an Inflation Relief Bonus was refused. Case No: 1305973/2023 2[3]The parties having agreed terms of settlement in relation to that complaint, and by consent, the Hearing was adjourned and the proceedings stayed for 28 days to enable those terms to be put into effect.[4]By consent, the Claim will stand dismissed in its entirety on 4 November 2025 unless before then either party writes to the Tribunal with a request that the matter be put back into the lists for hearing.