Ms S Jewell v Cornwall Council (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 1403622/2022 (23 January 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant had made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

Citation: [2024] UKET 1403622/2022
Parties: Claimant: Ms S Jewell; Respondent: Cornwall Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 23 January 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

Ms S Jewell

Claimant

Cornwall Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant suffered detriment as a result of making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant had made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
Respondent to take remedial action to prevent further detriment