Case 6003038/2025 · Employment Tribunal
M Cowan v Bellway Homes Ltd — 2025
- Case reference
- 6003038/2025
- Decision date
- 21 October 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Gowland
Parties
2 namedClaimant
M Cowan
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal recorded that Employment Judge Gowland had ordered the claimant to confirm by 11 November 2025 that he was actively pursuing his claim, failing which the claim would be struck out. The later judgment noted that the order was not sent to the parties until 11 November 2025, so the judge treated that late service as a material change in circumstances and considered whether to exercise discretion.
The claimant did not respond to the tribunal, ask for more time, or make representations against strike out. The judgment also records that he had not complied with directions to clarify elements of his claim, disclose relevant documents, cooperate on the hearing bundle, or serve witness statements. The tribunal was satisfied that the claimant was not actively pursuing his claim and that there could no longer be a fair hearing, so the claims were struck out.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment is a short strike-out decision. The gov.uk listing category identifies the claim as unfair dismissal, and the judgment states that the claimant's claims are struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- Rule 39
- Rule 38(1)(d)
Official outcome judgment PDF
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