As detailed in the following table, in the last five years the Department has been taken to an employment tribunal twice.
The case in 2007-08 reason was one of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, found in favour of the Department.
The case in 2005-06 reason was one of discrimination on the grounds of disability, found in favour of the claimant.
Number of cases Reason cited Found in favour of 2009-10 10 n/a n/a 2008-09 0 n/a n/a 2007-08 1 Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation Department of Health 2006-07 0 n/a n/a 2005-06 1 Discrimination on the grounds of disability Claimant 1 No cases from the current financial year have proceeded to tribunal to date.