Mr S Murdoch v Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 1404697/2021 (22 February 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2024] UKET 1404697/2021
Parties: Claimant: Mr S Murdoch; Respondent: Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 February 2024
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 S Murdoch

Claimant

Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant