Mr J Spowart v Clipper Logistics plc (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 3200909/2017 (14 December 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting a breach of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2017] UKET 3200909/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Spowart; Respondent: Clipper Logistics plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 December 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

Mr J Spowart

Claimant

Clipper Logistics plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting a breach of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant