L Coombes v Mr N Williamson (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 6015282/2024 (16 January 2025)

The Tribunal found that the claimant did make a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent because of that disclosure, contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2025] UKET 6015282/2024
Parties: Claimant: L Coombes; Respondent: Mr N Williamson
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 January 2025
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

L Coombes

Claimant

Mr N Williamson

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 did make a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent because of that disclosure, contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for detriment suffered as a result of the protected disclosure