Ms P Piredda v General Optical Council (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 2200170/2024 (12 June 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant did make a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2200170/2024
Parties: Claimant: Ms P Piredda; Respondent: General Optical Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 12 June 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Ms P Piredda

Claimant

General Optical Council

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 as a result of the disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant did make a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for detriment suffered as a result of the protected disclosure.