Dr Martin Parsons v Barnabus Fund (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1403443/2019 (18 November 2020)

Dr Martin Parsons v Barnabus Fund (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1403443/2019 (18 November 2020)

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

Citation
[2020] UKET 1403443/2019
Parties
Claimant: Dr Martin Parsons; Respondent: Barnabus Fund
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 November 2020
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

Dr Martin Parsons

Claimant

Barnabus Fund

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 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 a breach of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant