Cases1402481/2024

Claimant v BBC

10 October 2025Before Employment Judge SmailExeterin person

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal heard evidence over five days and concluded that the dismissal was fair. Full oral reasons were provided at the hearing explaining why the claim failed.

Facts

Mr J. Murley was dismissed from his employment with the BBC. He brought a claim for unfair dismissal which was heard over five days at the Exeter Employment Tribunal. Both parties were represented by counsel at a full merits hearing.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding in favour of the BBC. The tribunal provided full oral reasons at the hearing explaining their decision that the dismissal was fair.

Practical note

An unfair dismissal claim against the BBC failed after a five-day full merits hearing, with the tribunal finding the dismissal was fair.

Case details

Case number
1402481/2024
Decision date
10 October 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
5
Classification
contested

Respondent

Name
BBC
Sector
media
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister