Mr T Aitchison v Common Thread Ltd (Scotland : Public Interest Disclosure) [2021] UKET 4102240/2020 (25 February 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant did not make a protected disclosure within the meaning of the Act and therefore was not entitled to protection under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation: [2021] UKET 4102240/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr T Aitchison; Respondent: Common Thread Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 25 February 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr T Aitchison

Claimant

Common Thread Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant did not make a protected disclosure within the meaning of the Act and therefore was not entitled to protection under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed