Ms D Thomas v West Midlands Combined Authority (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1307687/2019 (8 April 2020)

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: [2020] UKET 1307687/2019
Parties: Claimant: Ms D Thomas; Respondent: West Midlands Combined Authority
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 08 April 2020
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 D Thomas

Claimant

West Midlands Combined Authority

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant