Mr J Hobson v First Rail Holdings Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2023] UKET 2500603/2022 (9 February 2023)

The tribunal found that the claimant did not make a protected disclosure as defined by law and therefore was not entitled to protection under the relevant statutory provisions.

Citation: [2023] UKET 2500603/2022
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Hobson; Respondent: First Rail Holdings Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 09 February 2023
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 J Hobson

Claimant

First Rail Holdings 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 respondent subjected the claimant to detriment or dismissal as a result of the disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant did not make a protected disclosure as defined by law and therefore was not entitled to protection under the relevant statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed