[2025] UKFTT 01347 (GRC)

Legitimacy and Proportionality: The Respondent argues that the English-Welsh only requirement is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim—namely, ensuring that ADIs can effectively instruct learner drivers in English and Welsh, which is necessary for road safety and regulatory compliance.

No Disadvantage Proven: The Respondent submits that the Appellant had previously passed assessments in English and did not raise any language concerns at the time of the tests. There is no evidence that the Appellant’s failures were due to language barriers and he failed to make any such case at the material time of the relevant tests.

Compliance with PSED: The Respondent relies on the 2013 consultation and 2014 impact assessment, asserting that these documents considered the equality implications of removing language support and applied to all practical driving tests, including those for ADIs.

Fairness: The Respondent maintains that the testing process is fair and consistent with statutory requirements. The EDI policy was aspirational and did not impose enforceable obligations.