Ms T Ball v Hexarad Group Ltd (Scotland : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 4105691/2023 (14 November 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting unlawful treatment under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation: [2024] UKET 4105691/2023
Parties: Claimant: Ms T Ball; Respondent: Hexarad Group Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 November 2024
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

Ms T Ball

Claimant

Hexarad Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final 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 because of the disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting unlawful treatment under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant.
The respondent must take steps to prevent further detriment.