“Today’s award of £90,000 represents a huge sum of money: 60% of the financial cost to me of bringing this case. I had to undertake a herculean fundraising campaign in order to achieve this and raid all my life’s savings besides.
To the elected officers and staff in charge of betraying the Green Party: your days are numbered. To the 60,000-strong membership: I urge you to take charge of the destiny of this party – now.
The Party is in total denial about the significance of this landmark case and its implications for party governance. The judgment, handed down on 9 February this year, could not have been more unequivocal:
By removing him as spokesperson in a procedurally unfair way, GPEx discriminated against Dr Ali because of his protected belief contrary to section 101 of the Equality Act.” (250)
“[H]e was dismissed for breaches of the Spokespeople Code of Conduct although GPEx failed to identify, consider, or make findings in relation to any such breaches.” (246)
“Dr Ali also seeks a declaration that he has been subjected to unlawful discrimination. I grant the declaration sought, although it does not obviate the need for damages.” (274)