Employment Tribunal Rejects All Complaints Against Police Force
📌 In brief
In April 2025, an Employment Tribunal in Liverpool heard a case where a person made several complaints against a person Constabulary. The tribunal dismissed all of these complaints, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to support them.
⚖️ Legal holding
An employment tribunal may dismiss all claims brought against an employer if they find no merit in them.
📖 Technical summary
The claimant's complaints were dismissed by the Employment Tribunal in April 2025.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Employment Tribunal dismissed all complaints brought by a claimant against Cheshire Constabulary in April 2025, finding no merit in the claims.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Dismissed
Case Number: 2407878/2023
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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Claimant: [redacted]
Respondent:
[redacted]
Liverpool On: 7 9 10 11 14 15 16 & 17 April 2025. Before: Employment Judge [NAME] [NAME]:
Claimant: [redacted] Respondent: [redacted]
JUDGMENT
1. All complaints fail and are dismissed.
Employment Judge Benson 30 April 2025
Judgment sent to the parties on: 30 April 2025
…………………………………… For the Tribunal
Case Number: 2407878/2023
2 Notes
Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision.
Public access to employment tribunal decisions
Judgments and reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at www.gov.uk/employment- tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimant(s) and respondent(s) in a case.
Recording and Transcription
Please note that if a Tribunal hearing has been recorded you may request a transcript of the recording, for which a charge may be payable. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings, and accompanying Guidance, which can be found here:
https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation-practice-directions/
Case Number: 2407878/2023
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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Claimant: [redacted]
Respondent:
[redacted]
Manchester On: 16 October 2025 Before: Employment Judge [NAME] [NAME]:
Claimant: [redacted] Respondent: [redacted]
JUDGMENT ON COSTS
The respondent’s application that the claimant pays its legal costs pursuant to Rule 74(2) (a) and (b) of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2024 is refused.
Approved by: Employment Judge Benson 16 October 2025 Judgment sent to the parties on: 24 November 2025
…………………………………… For the Tribunal:
Case Number: 2407878/2023
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Notes Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. If written reasons are provided they will be placed online. All judgments (apart from judgments under Rule 51) and any written reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the [NAME]. If a Tribunal hearing has been recorded, you may request a transcript of the recording. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you will have to pay for it. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings and accompanying Guidance, which can be found at www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation- practice-directions/
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The claimant failed to provide substantial evidence supporting their allegations.
- The claimant did not meet the statutory requirements, such as the two-year continuous employment rule for unfair dismissal claims.
- The employer adhered to legal obligations regarding pay statements and holiday pay in some aspects of the case.
- The Employment Tribunal found no merit in the claims presented by the claimant.
- The claimant's impairment was not proven to substantially and long-term adversely affect their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Employment Tribunal dismissed all the claims brought by the claimant.
Who was involved?
A person making complaints against Cheshire Constabulary.
How did the court decide, and why?
The tribunal found no merit in any of the claims presented by the claimant.
Which laws or rules were applied?
No specific laws were cited as applicable to this decision.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The lack of evidence supporting the claims made by the claimant.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
Against the claimant, dismissing all complaints.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone making employment-related complaints must provide strong evidence to support their claims.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tribunal did not specify any particular evidence that was crucial.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions from Employment Tribunals can often be appealed to the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is highly recommended to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.