Claimant v FCDO Services
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. The tribunal therefore dismissed the claim.
Facts
Mr P Smith brought a claim against FCDO Services but failed to present it within the applicable time limit. The tribunal held a preliminary hearing to determine the time limit issue. The respondent was represented by counsel and the claimant by a union representative.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claim was presented outside the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. Accordingly, the claim was dismissed.
Practical note
A claim presented out of time will be dismissed if the tribunal finds it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented it within the time limit.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3311236/2024
- Decision date
- 25 November 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- FCDO Services
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- union