# The Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, Rule 18: Rejection: response form not used or failure to supply minimum information

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The Tribunal must reject a response if—
(a) it is not made on a response form;
(b) it does not contain the following information—
(i) the respondent’s full name;
(ii) the respondent’s address;
(iii) whether the respondent wishes to resist any part of the claim.
(2) If it rejects a response under paragraph (1), the Tribunal must send a copy of the response to the respondent (or in the case of a response provided by two or more respondents, to each respondent) with a notice of rejection explaining why it has been rejected. The notice must explain what steps may be taken by a respondent, including the need (if appropriate) to apply for an extension of time, and how to apply for a reconsideration of the rejection.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1155/rule/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/employment-tribunal-procedure-rules-2024/rule-18
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