Mr J Boyle v Costain Group plc (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 6000513/2025 (1 April 2025)

Mr J Boyle v Costain Group plc (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 6000513/2025 (1 April 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment as a result, entitling him to remedies under the Act.

Citation
[2025] UKET 6000513/2025
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Boyle; Respondent: Costain Group plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr J Boyle

Claimant

Costain Group plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment as a result of making the disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment as a result, entitling him to remedies under the Act.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to take steps to prevent further detriment