“Numpty” Tribunal Case: Taxpayers Foot Bill for Bizarre Claim Brought by Former Police Sergeant

Retired Sergeant's Discrimination Claim Over "Lighthearted" Insult Dismissed, Sparking Debate on Misuse of Legal Resources

A retired Metropolitan Police sergeant has failed in his attempt to sue the force for discrimination—over being called a “numpty.”

After 30 years in the Met, Sonny Kalar brought a series of claims before an employment tribunal, alleging race and disability discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and whistleblowing detriment. But at the heart of the ca…