Claimant v The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claimant's complaint of unfair dismissal to be well founded. Full written reasons have been requested by the respondent and will be provided in due course. The claimant does not seek reinstatement or re-engagement.
Facts
Mr G Shaw, a self-represented claimant, brought an unfair dismissal claim against the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police. The case was heard over two days at Leeds Employment Tribunal in May 2025. The respondent was represented by counsel. Written reasons for the judgment have been requested by the respondent.
Decision
Employment Judge JM Wade found the claimant's unfair dismissal complaint to be well founded. The claimant does not seek reinstatement or re-engagement. A remedy hearing has been scheduled for 22 August 2025 if the parties cannot agree the remedy.
Practical note
A police employee succeeded in an unfair dismissal claim against a Chief Constable despite being self-represented against experienced counsel, with remedy to be determined.
Case details
- Case number
- 6011909/2024
- Decision date
- 27 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No