An epileptic prison officer has won a payout of more than £440,000 after he was dismissed for fears he would drop the keys, which inmates could snatch
Andrew Mullinger was placed on restricted duties at HMP Holme House, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, after telling bosses about his condition, which meant he could not supervise inmates or carry keys.
Managers claimed the restrictions made it impossible for him to deliver 'good and effective service' and dismissed him months later.
But a tribunal ruled the Ministry of Justice had discriminated against him by failing to consider alternatives before sacking him.
The Middlesbrough hearing heard he has now been awarded £445,000 in damages.
