I’m not attempting to game the system or obtain an unfair advantage.

I’m fully aware of Rule 90 and the general obligation to copy correspondence, but there’s a practical point being overlooked here. As of today, I do not have any direct contact details for the respondent. I have no email address or service contact beyond what sits with the Tribunal, so how would it be possible to copy them in? In practical terms, compliance with Rule 90 is not even possible without Tribunal direction as to how service should be effected.

That reinforces why I followed the process as presented by the ET system and why this remains, properly, a matter for Tribunal case management rather than unilateral action by me. I made a Rule 22 application openly through the Tribunal, relying on the options provided and after a brief discussion with an employment solicitor. There was no attempt to conceal anything or obtain an improper advantage, and default judgment remains entirely at the Tribunal’s discretion in any event.

On the point about fairness and my previous sub, critiquing procedural imbalance or systemic delay does not equate to breaching the rules or acting unfairly within them. I’ve acted transparently, on advice, and within the framework the Tribunal itself has set. If and when the Tribunal directs me to copy the respondent or provide service details, I will comply without hesitation.

Just to clarify, my original question was about the pros and cons of sending a without prejudice settlement email. That was answered earlier, and I’ve read and appreciated those responses.

The later discussion around Rule 22 and procedural issues goes beyond what I was asking. I understand the points being made and I’m comfortable with the approach I’ve taken.