Cases1800695/2024

Claimant v Eight Continents Management & Consulting Limited

14 April 2025Before Employment Judge LancasterLeedsremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Direct Discrimination(religion)withdrawn

The claim of discrimination on grounds of religion or belief was dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant at the preliminary hearing.

Facts

Mr Koksal brought a claim of discrimination on grounds of religion or belief against Eight Continents Management & Consulting Limited. The case came before the tribunal for a preliminary hearing conducted remotely by video. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by an advocate from Guardian Support.

Decision

At the preliminary hearing on 20 December 2024, the claimant withdrew his claim of religious discrimination. Employment Judge Lancaster dismissed the claim on withdrawal, bringing the proceedings to an end.

Practical note

A claimant who withdraws their discrimination claim at a preliminary hearing will have the claim dismissed, resulting in a loss for the claimant with no substantive determination on the merits.

Case details

Case number
1800695/2024
Decision date
14 April 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No