Claimant v Secretary of State for Justice
25 July 2025Before Employment Judge Singh
Outcome
Other
Facts
This is a preliminary procedural judgment in a claim brought by Mrs Castlehow against two respondents: Diane Lewis and HM Prison Wealston. The tribunal issued an order to correct the parties to the proceedings.
Decision
The tribunal removed Diane Lewis as the first respondent and corrected the second respondent's name from 'HM Prison Wealston' to 'The Secretary of State for Justice', who is the correct legal entity for employment in the prison service. The claim continues against the Secretary of State for Justice.
Practical note
HM Prisons are not separate legal entities; claims against prison establishments must be brought against the Secretary of State for Justice as the employer.
Case details
- Case number
- 6009327/2024
- Decision date
- 25 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- central government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No