Mr M Griffiths v B A Shorthouse Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 1302148/2023 (23 August 2024)

Mr M Griffiths v B A Shorthouse Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 1302148/2023 (23 August 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, contrary to section 47B of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

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Citation
[2024] UKET 1302148/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Griffiths; Respondent: B A Shorthouse Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 August 2024
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 M Griffiths

Claimant

B A Shorthouse Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, contrary to section 47B of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant.