Ms F Cooney v Prisoners' Education Trust (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 2301798/2023 (11 September 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment as a direct result of making a protected disclosure, contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2301798/2023
Parties: Claimant: Ms F Cooney; Respondent: Prisoners' Education Trust
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 11 September 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

Ms F Cooney

Claimant

Prisoners' Education Trust

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 was subjected to detriment as a direct result of making a protected disclosure, contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
Respondent to take remedial action to prevent future detriment