Southern Electric Power Distribution plc

Case Summary

The claimant, Mr A Harris, brought a claim against Southern Electric Power Distribution plc. The respondent applied to strike out the claim, but Employment Judge George dismissed this application.

The written reasons were not provided in this judgment as they were given orally at the hearing. The tribunal dismissed the respondent's strike out application, meaning the claim was permitted to proceed.

• •Strike out application

1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr A Harris Respondent: Southern Electric Power Distribution plc Heard at: Reading Tribunal Hearing Centre (by C.V.P.) On: 23 February 2026 Before: Employment Judge George Representation Claimant: self-representing Respondent: Ms K Norval, solicitor JUDGMENT ON STRIKE OUT APPLICATION 1. The respondent’s application for orders striking out the claim is dismissed. Approved by: Employment Judge George 7 April 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 14 May 2026 FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE 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 2 written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. 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 claimants and respondents. 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 here: www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation- practice-directions/