Case 1309230/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S McDonald v The Gambling Commission — 2026
- Case reference
- 1309230/2019
- Decision date
- 26 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Meichen
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S McDonald
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a Rule 52 judgment on withdrawal. The judgment records that the claimant, Mr S McDonald, withdrew the claim and that the proceedings were dismissed as a result. No findings were made on the substantive merits of any claim, and no remedy was awarded.
The judgment does not set out any liability analysis, legal test, or factual findings beyond the fact of withdrawal. It is therefore a procedural disposal only, rather than a determination of breach of contract, disability discrimination, unfair dismissal, or any other substantive issue.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The judgment is a rule 52 withdrawal judgment. It records that the proceedings were dismissed following withdrawal of the claim by the claimant; it does not identify or determine any substantive claim on the merits. | Withdrawn | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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