Mrs L Ward v Bottled Science Ltd: (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 2300376/2017 (15 June 2017)

Mrs L Ward v Bottled Science Ltd: (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 2300376/2017 (15 June 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment, entitling her to remedies under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2300376/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mrs L Ward; Respondent: Bottled Science Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 June 2017
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

Mrs L Ward

Claimant

Bottled Science Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment as a result of the disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment, entitling her to remedies under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant