Mrs L Weston v Blatchford Ltd and Company 85 Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2021] UKET 1401243/2020 (15 July 2021)
The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
- Citation
- [2021] UKET 1401243/2020
- Parties
- Claimant: Mrs L Weston; Respondent: Blatchford Ltd; Respondent: Company 85 Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 15 July 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing
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Parties
Mrs L Weston
Claimant
Blatchford Ltd
Respondent
Company 85 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 a protected disclosure
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondents found liable for detriment caused by protected disclosure
- Remedy to be determined at a subsequent hearing
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