Mrs P Townson v Lancashire Fire and Rescue HQ (England and Wales : Interim Relief) [2021] UKET 2417673/2020 (13 April 2021)

Mrs P Townson v Lancashire Fire and Rescue HQ (England and Wales : Interim Relief) [2021] UKET 2417673/2020 (13 April 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant had a pretty good chance of succeeding in her claim that the principal reason for dismissal was making protected disclosures, and therefore interim relief was granted.

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Citation
[2021] UKET 2417673/2020
Parties
Claimant: Mrs P Townson; Respondent: Lancashire Fire and Rescue HQ
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 April 2021
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Interim Relief Application
Outcome
Interim relief granted
Legal Topics
Interim Relief, Unfair Dismissal, Whistleblowing
Employment Law Interim Relief Unfair Dismissal Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mrs P Townson

Claimant

Lancashire Fire and Rescue HQ

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Interim Relief Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is entitled to interim relief pending determination of her claim for unfair dismissal on the grounds of whistleblowing

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant had a pretty good chance of succeeding in her claim that the principal reason for dismissal was making protected disclosures, and therefore interim relief was granted.

Court Disposition

Interim relief granted

Orders

  • Respondent to continue the claimant's employment or pay remuneration until the final determination of the claim