Mr A Cummings v Ms M Currie (Scotland : Public Interest Disclosure) [2026] UKET 8001673/2024 (17 March 2026)

Mr A Cummings v Ms M Currie (Scotland : Public Interest Disclosure) [2026] UKET 8001673/2024 (17 March 2026)

The tribunal found that the claimant did make a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation
[2026] UKET 8001673/2024
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Cummings; Respondent: Ms M Currie
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 March 2026
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

Mr A Cummings

Claimant

Ms M Currie

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
  2. 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 as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to cease detrimental treatment related to disclosure