Claimant v The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under Employment Tribunal Rule 38(1)(d) because the claimant did not appear at the hearing and had not actively pursued the claim.
Facts
The claimant, Mr Kieran Youens-Byrne, brought an unfair dismissal claim against The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. The case was listed for a hearing on 29th September 2025 by video (CVP). The claimant failed to appear at the hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Greer struck out the unfair dismissal complaint under Employment Tribunal Rule 38(1)(d) because the claimant failed to appear and had not actively pursued the claim. The respondent was represented by a solicitor; the claimant did not attend.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and attend scheduled hearings, or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit under Rule 38(1)(d).
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6014890/2024
- Decision date
- 29 September 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No