Cases6012414/2024

Claimant v Secretary of State for Defence

17 July 2025Before Employment Judge Mr M SalterBristolremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim dismissed pursuant to rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 due to non-attendance by the claimant at the hearing with no representation provided.

Facts

The claimant Adam Pearce brought employment tribunal proceedings against the Ministry of Defence. A hearing was listed for 17 July 2025 at Bristol Employment Tribunal to be conducted remotely by CVP audio. The claimant failed to attend the hearing and was not represented.

Decision

Employment Judge Salter dismissed the proceedings pursuant to rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 following the claimant's non-attendance at the hearing with no representation. The respondent was represented by counsel, Ms L Price.

Practical note

Non-attendance at tribunal hearings without representation will result in dismissal of proceedings under rule 47 of the 2024 Procedure Rules.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 47

Case details

Case number
6012414/2024
Decision date
17 July 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
military
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No