Claimant v National Westminster Bank PLC
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) for non-pursuit. Claimant failed to attend the scheduled Case Management Preliminary Hearing on 21 November 2025, did not submit the required Agenda form, and did not provide acceptable reasons when given the opportunity to do so by 4 December 2025.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against National Westminster Bank PLC but failed to engage with the tribunal process. He did not attend the scheduled Case Management Preliminary Hearing on 21 November 2025, despite it being arranged via video link. He also failed to submit his completed Agenda form or provide any reason for his non-attendance. When given a further opportunity to provide written reasons by 4 December 2025, the claimant again failed to respond.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain his absence and provide reasons why the claim should not be struck out, but failed to do so.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants must engage with tribunal procedures and attend scheduled hearings or face strike-out for non-pursuit, even when given a second opportunity to explain their non-attendance.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 8002040/2025
- Decision date
- 15 December 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- financial services
- Represented
- Yes
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No