Mr E Keane v Oldham Council (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 2405618/2019 (28 October 2019)

Mr E Keane v Oldham Council (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 2405618/2019 (28 October 2019)

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

Citation
[2019] UKET 2405618/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr E Keane; Respondent: Oldham Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 October 2019
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 E Keane

Claimant

Oldham Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant