A leading consultant at top-security Broadmoor Hospital - sacked after complaints of bullying from colleagues, including a former lover - has won his case of unfair dismissal.
Dr Sameer Sarkar had worked at the hospital which houses some of Britain’s most dangerous inmates for six years when he was dismissed for gross misconduct in 2007.
The 46-year-old psychiatrist sued his employers, West London Mental Health NHS Trust. An employment tribunal found in his favour but this was overturned by an employment appeal tribunal.
Three judges at the Court of Appeal restored the original decision, allowing Dr Sarkar, from Wokingham, Berkshire, to bring a case for damages unless the Trust settles.
Lord Justice Mummery, giving the ruling of the appeal court, said the employment tribunal had found the Trust unfairly sacked Dr Sarkar but reduced the compensation by 25% because of his own contributions to his dismissal.
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