Dr A Talabi v Ministry of Defence: 3303688/2024

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 3303688/2024
Dr A TalabiClaimantMinistry of DefenceRespondent
Employment Judge ClineMr Julian Allsop (instructed by counsel) for respondentDate 12 January 2026

JUDGMENT

[1]The Claimant’s claim for direct race and / or sex discrimination in respect of his appointment in March 2008 as Deputy President of the RAF Medical Board in the rank of Squadron Leader rather than Wing Commander is dismissed upon withdrawal.[2]The Claimant’s claim for harassment related to race in respect of comments made by Wing Commander Catherine Wilkinson on 28th November 2022 is dismissed upon withdrawal.[3]The Claimant’s claim for direct race and / or sex discrimination in respect of being informed in November 2000 that his time promotion to Squadron Leader had been postponed is struck out pursuant to Rule 38(1)(a) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 because it has no reasonable prospect of success.