Sonny Kalar, a former sergeant with the Metropolitan Police, attempted to sue the force for discrimination after a chief inspector, Marlise Davies, referred to him as a 'numpty'. The employment tribunal ruled that the term was used in a lighthearted context and did not constitute discrimination or harassment. Kalar's extensive claims, which included allegations of race and disability discrimination, were dismissed by Judge Richard Nicolle, who noted that the term lacked racial or disability connotations and emphasized the affectionate intent behind it.
The employment tribunal found that when Ch Insp Marlise Davies used the term 'numpty,' it was meant in a lighthearted and affectionate manner, not derogatory.
Judge Nicolle dismissed Kalar's claims of discrimination, stating that the term 'numpty' used during a conversation was not considered harassment in any form.
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