Claimant v Secretary of State for the Home Office

Outcome

Facts

The claimant brought claims against the Home Office dating back to 2021. A final hearing was listed for 9-17 January 2025. On 8 January 2025, the claimant's lay representative emailed stating the claimant's health issues (memory and breathing difficulties following a renal transplant) made conducting the tribunal impossible. The claimant did not attend on 9 or 10 January 2025 and failed to comply with tribunal directions to provide medical evidence supporting unfitness to participate or any formal postponement application.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the claim under Rule 47 due to the claimant's non-attendance. The tribunal found no proper postponement application had been made, and the medical evidence provided did not establish unfitness to attend or participate. The claimant failed to comply with tribunal directions to provide specific medical evidence or explanation for non-compliance.

Practical note

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