Mrs J Cruickshank v Construction Industry Training Board (Scotland : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 4107907/2024 (21 March 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a qualifying protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, contrary to statutory protections.

Citation: [2025] UKET 4107907/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mrs J Cruickshank; Respondent: Construction Industry Training Board
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 March 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mrs J Cruickshank

Claimant

Construction Industry Training Board

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 the disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a qualifying protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, contrary to statutory protections.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for detriment suffered as a result of the protected disclosure.