Claimant v BP Exploration Operating Company Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
Claimant unequivocally withdrew claim by email dated 8 November 2024. Claim dismissed under Rule 51 following withdrawal with no discretion to reinstate.
Facts
Claimant Mr M Anas brought claim against BP Exploration Operating Company Limited. On 8 November 2024, he unequivocally withdrew his claim by email. A legal officer issued judgment dismissing the claim on 23 December 2024. Claimant sought reconsideration on 2 January 2025, which was treated as an application for fresh consideration by an Employment Judge under Regulation 10A(2).
Decision
Employment Judge Alliott confirmed the decision to dismiss the claim was correct. Following unequivocal withdrawal under Rule 51, the claim came to an end with no discretion to reinstate. The judgment dismissing the claim upon withdrawal stands.
Practical note
Once a claimant unequivocally withdraws their claim, the tribunal has no discretion to reinstate it even if the claimant later changes their mind.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3310763/2024
- Decision date
- 10 February 2025
- Hearing type
- dismissal on withdrawal
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- energy
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No