N Pytel v Harrods Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 2216167/2023 (7 November 2024)

The Tribunal found that the claimant did not make a protected disclosure as defined by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and therefore the claim fails.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2216167/2023
Parties: Claimant: N Pytel; Respondent: Harrods Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 November 2024
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

N Pytel

Claimant

Harrods 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 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 Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and therefore the claim fails.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed