Cases6001958/2023

Claimant v Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Direct Discrimination(sexual orientation)dismissed on withdrawal

The claimant withdrew the remaining complaints of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. The tribunal dismissed the claims upon withdrawal.

Direct Discrimination(marriage civil partnership)dismissed on withdrawal

The claimant withdrew the remaining complaints of discrimination on the grounds of marital status. The tribunal dismissed the claims upon withdrawal.

Facts

The claimant brought discrimination complaints against an NHS Foundation Trust on the grounds of sexual orientation and/or marital status. The judgment refers to 'remaining complaints', suggesting some claims may have been previously determined. The claimant chose to withdraw the outstanding claims.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the claimant's remaining complaints of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and marital status upon the claimant's withdrawal. No hearing on the merits was held for these remaining claims.

Practical note

A claimant can withdraw discrimination claims at any stage, resulting in dismissal without determination on the merits.

Case details

Case number
6001958/2023
Decision date
26 August 2025
Hearing type
dismissal on withdrawal
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No