Ms K Stefancik v HopeFull (SCIO) and Mr T Hughes (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 2216966/2024 (2 May 2025)
The tribunal found that the claimant made a qualifying protected disclosure and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
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- Citation
- [2025] UKET 2216966/2024
- Parties
- Claimant: Ms K Stefancik; Respondent: HopeFull (SCIO); Respondent: Mr T Hughes
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 02 May 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 K Stefancik
Claimant
HopeFull (SCIO)
Respondent
Mr T Hughes
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 the disclosure
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant made a qualifying protected disclosure and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant
- Respondents to provide a written apology to the claimant
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