“This case should never have reached this stage,” added Emma Arthurs, Suffolk Police Federation representative and equality lead.
“This decision sends a clear message to our members – we are here to represent you, to stand up for you when something is wrong.
“Discrimination, of any kind, has no place in policing.”
The case also highlighted a lack of record-keeping and governance around the decisions made by the force, the Suffolk Police Federation said.
“This case demonstrates why transparency, accountability, and proper processes matter,” she added.
“We welcome discussions with the force going forward to ensure that lessons are learned and that similar situations can be avoided.
“We always want to work constructively with Suffolk Police to help it be as efficient, fair, and effective as possible.