How to Opt In or Opt Out of the Claim
Opting Out of the Claim
For UK domiciled persons, the Claim is proceeding as an opt-out claim. In simple terms, if a party does not opt out, it will remain part of the Claim. This means that a party that is domiciled in the UK, as of 29 May 2024, which is known as the “domicile date”, and falls within the class definition, is automatically included in the class (and does not need to do anything) unless it asks to be excluded. Asking to be excluded is also called “opting out” of the Claim.
Opting In to the Claim
If a party was not domiciled in the UK, as of 29 May 2024, but meets the criteria to be in the class, and wants to participate in this Claim, it must take steps to say that it wants to be included. Asking to be included in the Claim is called “opting in”.
All class members who remain in the class or opt-in to the class will be bound by any Tribunal judgment. If money becomes available following a trial or settlement, class members will be eligible to claim a share of the money. A class member, however, will not be able to bring an individual claim against Royal Mail raising the same issues included in this claim.
How can UK domiciled class members opt out of the Claim?
Class members domiciled in the UK as at 29 May 2024 who want to be removed from the Claim may opt out by emailing or sending a letter.
A party that opts-out will not be able to claim a share of any compensation that becomes available as a result of this Claim.
To be considered, the opt-out request must be received or postmarked by 5 June 2025.
How can class members domiciled overseas opt in to the Claim?
Class members that were not domiciled in the UK as at 29 May 2024 (even if they were before that date), must take steps to opt in to the class to be part of the Claim and be eligible to receive a payment in the future.
To be considered, the opt-in request must be received by 5 June 2025.