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Sheriff Court Rules Banshee Labyrinth Discriminated Against Comedian

8/18/2026

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The Sheriff Court found Banshee Labyrinth liable after it admitted unlawful discrimination against comedian Philip Simon.
Lawyer David Welsh said the venue’s concession that the breach violated the Equality Act 2010 secured liability.
Judge Roderick Flinn noted the venue delayed Simon’s admission until August 5 and ordered higher-rate expenses.
Simon rejected settlement offers that included an apology, training and charity, saying the case is about principle.

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The Sheriff Court found Banshee Labyrinth liable after it admitted unlawful discrimination against comedian Philip Simon.
Lawyer David Welsh said the venue’s concession that the breach violated the Equality Act 2010 secured liability.
Judge Roderick Flinn noted the venue delayed Simon’s admission until August 5 and ordered higher-rate expenses.
Simon rejected settlement offers that included an apology, training and charity, saying the case is about principle.