Mr B Wicken v Akita Systems Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 2303081/2022 (7 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment as a result, entitling him to remedies under the relevant legislation.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2303081/2022
Parties: Claimant: Mr B Wicken; Respondent: Akita Systems Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr B Wicken

Claimant

Akita Systems Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment as a result of making the disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment as a result, entitling him to remedies under the relevant legislation.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant