Mr J Stocker v Royal Mail Group Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 1401315/2024 (18 August 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation: [2025] UKET 1401315/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Stocker; Respondent: Royal Mail Group Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 August 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 J Stocker

Claimant

Royal Mail Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant.