Cases2406721/2024

Claimant v HM Revenue & Customs

5 November 2025Before Employment Judge SlaterManchester

Outcome

Other

Facts

The respondent HMRC applied to strike out the claimant's claim. The hearing took place on 5 November 2025 before Employment Judge Slater sitting alone in Manchester. The claimant appeared in person and the respondent was represented by counsel, Ms C Knowles. The judgment does not contain detailed facts or reasoning as written reasons were not requested or produced.

Decision

The tribunal refused the respondent's application to strike out the claim. Oral reasons were given at the hearing but written reasons were not requested by either party within the relevant time limit.

Practical note

Strike-out applications by respondents against unrepresented claimants do not automatically succeed and tribunals will carefully consider whether such applications should be granted.

Case details

Case number
2406721/2024
Decision date
5 November 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
central government
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No