Cases4105648/2017

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

4 April 2025Before Employment Judge Frances EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue the claim. The claimant was given until 28 February 2025 to provide written reasons or request a hearing but failed to do so.

Facts

Mr Cowie brought a claim against Glasgow City Council and Community Safety Glasgow in 2017. On 14 February 2025, the tribunal issued an unless order requiring the claimant to provide written reasons by 28 February 2025 or request a hearing as to why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to comply with this order.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue the claim. The claimant was given a final opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out but failed to provide an acceptable reason or request a hearing.

Practical note

Tribunals will strike out claims for non-pursuit where claimants fail to comply with unless orders requiring them to show cause why the claim should continue.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 38Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 38(1)(d)

Case details

Case number
4105648/2017
Decision date
4 April 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No