Claimant v University of East London
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out on the application of the Claimant. The tribunal found it was no longer possible to have a fair hearing in respect of the claim and struck it out pursuant to Rule 38(e) of the ET Rules of Procedure.
Facts
The Claimant brought proceedings against the University of East London. The Claimant applied for the claim to be struck out and for an anonymity order. Both the Claimant and Respondent made representations at a hearing before Employment Judge Byrne on 7 July 2025.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim on the Claimant's application, finding it was no longer possible to have a fair hearing under Rule 38(e). The tribunal also granted the Claimant's application for anonymity under Rule 49, ordering that the Claimant be identified only as 'AB' in the public register.
Practical note
A claimant can successfully apply to strike out their own claim where circumstances mean a fair hearing is no longer possible, and tribunals can grant anonymity orders where necessary in the interests of justice.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3205490/2022
- Decision date
- 7 July 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No