Claimant v Biopure Technology Ltd

Outcome

Facts

The claimant, a Polish national with clinical depression receiving PIP, brought claims of unfair dismissal and sexual orientation discrimination. At a preliminary hearing on 15.05.2025, the tribunal made a deposit order of £50 per allegation on two specific discrimination allegations relating to disciplinary proceedings and dismissal, on grounds they had little reasonable prospect of success. The claimant applied for reconsideration, arguing procedural unfairness, bias, inadequate interpretation, failure to make reasonable adjustments for his disability, and preferential treatment of the represented respondent.

Decision

Employment Judge Hughes refused the application for reconsideration on the basis that there was no reasonable prospect of the deposit order being varied or revoked. The judge found the claimant's complaints either misconceived, unsupported by evidence, or irrelevant to the deposit order made. The judge had properly considered the claimant's medical condition and financial position when making the deposit order, which was lower than the sum the claimant indicated he could pay. The deposit has been paid and the claims will proceed to a six-day final hearing listed for October 2025.

Practical note

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