Mr I Richardson v Giggleswick School (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 1801897/2017 (2 December 2017)

Mr I Richardson v Giggleswick School (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 1801897/2017 (2 December 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1801897/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr I Richardson; Respondent: Giggleswick School
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 December 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal Public Interest Disclosure / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing
Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr I Richardson

Claimant

Giggleswick School

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal Public Interest Disclosure / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment as a result of making a protected disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to take steps to prevent further detriment