A Booth v Ocorian Services (UK) Ltd and Others (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 2213442/2023 (4 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant had made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, contrary to Section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2213442/2023
Parties: Claimant: A Booth; Respondent: Ocorian Services (UK) Ltd; Respondent: Others
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 February 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

A Booth

Claimant

Ocorian Services (UK) Ltd

Respondent

Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant suffered detriment for making a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant had made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, contrary to Section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for detriment suffered
The respondent must take steps to prevent further detriment related to protected disclosures