Claimant v London Borough of Newham
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined that the claim for unfair dismissal was not well founded after hearing oral evidence and submissions over two days. The judgment specifically states the claim is dismissed, indicating the tribunal found either that the dismissal was fair or that the claimant did not have sufficient qualifying service or another jurisdictional issue prevented the claim from succeeding.
Facts
Mr M S Hussain brought a claim for unfair dismissal against London Borough of Newham. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing over two days in June 2025. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Park dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well founded. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions over two days before reaching this conclusion. Written reasons were not provided as part of the judgment, having been given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant's unfair dismissal claim against a local authority failed after a two-day hearing, with the claimant facing experienced counsel representing the respondent.
Case details
- Case number
- 6002722/2025
- Decision date
- 13 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- London Borough of Newham
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No