Case 3302542/2020 · Employment Tribunal

Mr D. Stephenson (Counsel) v Respondent — 2021

Case reference: 3302542/2020
Decision date: 30 April 2021
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Smail Appearances
Venue: Watford

Indexed: 23 May 2026

Parties

1 named

Claimant

Mr D. Stephenson (Counsel)

Respondent

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The matter was heard at Watford on 11 May 2020 before Employment Judge Smail in an interim relief video hearing. The written judgment records that the claimant's application for interim relief was refused. It does not set out the factual basis for the application or any written reasons for the refusal.

The judgment also records that the respondent's application for costs was reserved to Employment Judge Smail to be decided on the papers, with any application to be made within 2 months of completion of disclosure and supported by a statement of costs and witness statement. The claimant was given 14 days after service of that application to file a witness statement in reply, and the tribunal made case management directions for disclosure by 30 October 2020, the full merits bundle by 29 January 2021, a possible judicial mediation application by 26 February 2021, and exchange of witness statements by 30 April 2021.

Claims and outcomes

1 finding recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Other	The judgment only records that the application for interim relief was refused. It does not identify the underlying claim or give written reasons.	Dismissed	—	—

Official outcome judgment PDF

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