Fighting for Neurodivergent Fairness: Kevin’s Case and Why It Matters

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Fighting for Fairness: Kevin’s Case and Why It Matters.

Over the past few months, many of you have been following the story of PC Kevin Reid, a serving officer who is also neurodivergent. His case is more than just an employment dispute — it’s about how workplaces treat disabled and neurodivergent staff, and whether promises of equality really stand up when tested.

Kevin’s journey has been tough. He’s faced obstacles at every stage, from HR processes that didn’t take his needs into account to endless paperwork that seemed designed to wear him down. What makes this story remarkable isn’t just Kevin’s resilience, but the way it has highlighted the gaps that so many others face in silence.

Here’s what we can share so far:

• Accountability is spreading. Multiple organisations and regulators now have sight of how Kevin’s case has been handled. That means decisions are no longer made behind closed doors.

• Equality law is central. The Equality Act 2010 gives disabled and neurodivergent people clear rights — not just to avoid discrimination, but to receive fair adjustments that level the playing field. Kevin’s case has become a live example of what happens when those duties are overlooked.

• Transparency is growing. For the first time, external oversight has been drawn into a live employment tribunal before a single witness has been heard. That in itself is historic.

What matters most is the bigger picture. This isn’t just about one officer. It’s about sending a message: neurodivergent people are not second-class employees. Their rights are real, and employers who ignore them face serious consequences.

We’re not sharing every detail — that would risk the fairness of the ongoing legal process. But what we can say is this: the system is now paying attention. And it has to, because Kevin’s case shines a light on problems that go far beyond one individual.

For those of you who’ve asked how to help, the answer is simple: keep the conversation alive. Share stories about equality, challenge stereotypes, and remind others that no one should ever be “discounted” because they think or work differently.

Kevin’s case is still ongoing, but already it has changed the conversation. And that, in itself, is progress.