Cases→8000264/2025

Claimant v Animal Concern Limited

31 March 2025Before Employment Judge P SmithScotlandremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Whistleblowingdismissed on withdrawal

The claim was dismissed under rule 51 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 following withdrawal by the claimant at the hearing.

Facts

Mr Robins brought a whistleblowing claim against two animal welfare charities, Animal Concern Limited and Animal Concern Advice Line. The claim was heard remotely via CVP in Glasgow. The claimant represented himself while both respondents were represented by the same solicitor, Mr R McAdam. The claimant withdrew his claim at the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the whistleblowing claim under rule 51 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 following withdrawal by the claimant. Oral reasons were given at the hearing, with written reasons available only upon request within 14 days.

Practical note

A whistleblowing claim under section 103A ERA 1996 can be dismissed upon withdrawal by the claimant under rule 51 of the tribunal procedure rules.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.103AEmployment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 51

Case details

Case number
8000264/2025
Decision date
31 March 2025
Hearing type
dismissal on withdrawal
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Animal Concern Limited
Sector
charity
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No
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