Claimant v Central Bedfordshire Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over two days with the claimant appearing in person and the respondent represented by counsel. After considering the evidence and submissions, the tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded and dismissed the claim.
Facts
Miss R Galvin brought a claim of unfair dismissal against her former employer, Central Bedfordshire Council. The case was heard remotely via CVP over two days in October 2025. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint, finding it was not well-founded. The judgment provides no detailed reasoning, indicating this is a summary judgment with full written reasons either not requested or to follow separately.
Practical note
A litigant in person challenging a public sector dismissal faced an unsuccessful claim against a respondent represented by counsel, highlighting the difficulty of self-representation in employment tribunal proceedings.
Case details
- Case number
- 6019176/2024
- Decision date
- 21 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No