Mr A Simpson v Oldham College (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 2411315/2023 (2 May 2024)

Mr A Simpson v Oldham College (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 2411315/2023 (2 May 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation
[2024] UKET 2411315/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Simpson; Respondent: Oldham College
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 May 2024
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 Simpson

Claimant

Oldham College

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant suffered detriment as a result of making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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