Mr B Lafferty v Norse Eastern Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 3311404/2023 (27 May 2025)

Mr B Lafferty v Norse Eastern Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 3311404/2023 (27 May 2025)

The Tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the statutory protections for whistleblowers.

Citation
[2025] UKET 3311404/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr B Lafferty; Respondent: Norse Eastern Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 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

Mr B Lafferty

Claimant

Norse Eastern Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment or dismissal for making a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the statutory protections for whistleblowers.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unlawful detriment and/or dismissal.