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Industrial Tribunals

Volume 703: debated on Tuesday 22 July 2008

asked Her Majesty's Government:

In what circumstances industrial tribunals can award damages for injury to feelings in the absence of evidence of discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, nationality, age, sexual orientation or disability; and whether there is any maximum amount that can be awarded. [HL4656]

Injury to feelings must be caused by an act of discrimination. Where there is no evidence of discrimination, an employment tribunal cannot make an award for injury to feelings. Where there is evidence of discrimination, and an award is made for injury to feelings, there is no limit to the amount that can be awarded.