Mr D Watters v Genu Prima Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 1600187/2025 (22 September 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment as a direct result of making a protected disclosure, contrary to section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2025] UKET 1600187/2025
Parties: Claimant: Mr D Watters; Respondent: Genu Prima Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 September 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr D Watters

Claimant

Genu Prima Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment as a direct result of making a protected disclosure, contrary to section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for detriment suffered
The respondent must take steps to prevent further detriment to whistleblowers