Month: June 2026

Dispute Resolution

Employment Tribunal cross-examination: why your witness statement is only the start

Written by John Barwell

Employment Tribunal · Witness evidence · Cross-examination A witness statement matters, but it is not the end of the evidence. In an Employment Tribunal, a witness may still have to answer questions about documents, dates, decisions, memory, motive and disputed allegations. Cross-examination is where written evidence is tested. Category Employment Tribunal guidance Jurisdiction Great Britain … Continue reading “Employment Tribunal cross-examination: why your witness statement is only the start”

Case Studies

Darlington v Islington: COT3 settlements and whistleblowing protection gaps

Written by John Barwell

Whistleblowing · COT3 settlements · Early-years safeguarding The EAT decision in Mrs A Darlington v London Borough of Islington is an orthodox application of COT3 construction principles. Its wider significance lies in the gap it exposes: Parliament has created a sectoral recruitment-stage whistleblowing shield for NHS applicants, but not for workers in regulated early-years settings. … Continue reading “Darlington v Islington: COT3 settlements and whistleblowing protection gaps”

Uncategorized

Employment Tribunal preliminary hearings: why the first case-management hearing is not a formality

Written by John Barwell

Employment Tribunal procedure • Preliminary hearings • Case management A preliminary hearing can look less dramatic than a final hearing. But it is not just an administrative appointment. It can define the issues, set the timetable, expose weak allegations, impose conditions and create deadlines with serious consequences. Category Employment Tribunal guidance Jurisdiction Great Britain employment … Continue reading “Employment Tribunal preliminary hearings: why the first case-management hearing is not a formality”

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