Dr A Aftab and Prof R Scarpa v Durham University and others (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 2501166/2021 (21 June 2024)

Dr A Aftab and Prof R Scarpa v Durham University and others (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 2501166/2021 (21 June 2024)

The Tribunal found that the claimants made protected disclosures and were subjected to detriment by the respondents as a result.

Citation
[2024] UKET 2501166/2021
Parties
Claimant: Dr A Aftab; Claimant: Prof R Scarpa; Respondent: Durham University
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Public Interest Disclosure

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Parties

Dr A Aftab

Claimant

Prof R Scarpa

Claimant

Durham University

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimants made protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act
  2. 2 Whether the respondents subjected the claimants to detriment as a result of protected disclosures

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimants made protected disclosures and were subjected to detriment by the respondents as a result.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondents are ordered to pay compensation to the claimants.