Mr S Fadden v Avensure Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2023] UKET 2413405/2020 (17 February 2023)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting unlawful treatment under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation: [2023] UKET 2413405/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr S Fadden; Respondent: Avensure Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 February 2023
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr S Fadden

Claimant

Avensure Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting unlawful treatment under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant