Mr A Richards v Minds Matter (Trading Activities) Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2026] UKET 2301233/2025 (11 February 2026)

Mr A Richards v Minds Matter (Trading Activities) Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2026] UKET 2301233/2025 (11 February 2026)

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
[2026] UKET 2301233/2025
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Richards; Respondent: Minds Matter (Trading Activities) Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 February 2026
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

Mr A Richards

Claimant

Minds Matter (Trading Activities) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  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 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

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant