Mr M Pelster v Fast Despatch Logistics Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 1805201/2019 (6 December 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant did not make a protected disclosure as defined by the Act and therefore could not succeed in his claim for detriment or dismissal related to whistleblowing.

Citation: [2019] UKET 1805201/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Pelster; Respondent: Fast Despatch Logistics Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 December 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr M Pelster

Claimant

Fast Despatch Logistics Ltd

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 or dismissal as a result of making a protected disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant did not make a protected disclosure as defined by the Act and therefore could not succeed in his claim for detriment or dismissal related to whistleblowing.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed