Claimant v London Borough of Hackney
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant applied for interim relief pending the full hearing of their claim. The tribunal refused the application, finding it was not well founded. Interim relief requires the claimant to demonstrate a pretty good chance of success at the full hearing. The tribunal concluded that threshold was not met on the evidence presented at this preliminary hearing.
Facts
Mr Shackle brought a claim against London Borough of Hackney and applied for interim relief. This is a remedy available in certain types of dismissal cases, such as whistleblowing or trade union-related dismissals, where the claimant seeks continuation of employment or pay pending the full hearing. The application was heard by video on 16 December 2025 before Employment Judge Park.
Decision
Employment Judge Park refused the application for interim relief, finding it was not well founded. No order for interim relief was made. Reasons were given orally at the hearing. This preliminary judgment does not determine the underlying claim, which will proceed to a full hearing.
Practical note
Applications for interim relief face a high threshold and require the claimant to demonstrate a pretty good prospect of success at the full hearing, which was not established in this case.
Case details
- Case number
- 6040983/2025
- Decision date
- 16 December 2025
- Hearing type
- interim relief
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- London Borough of Hackney
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister