Mr M Gondwe v Wight Shipyard Co (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2026] UKET 6017560/2024 (4 February 2026)

The Tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, contrary to section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2026] UKET 6017560/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Gondwe; Respondent: Wight Shipyard Co
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 February 2026
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 M Gondwe

Claimant

Wight Shipyard Co

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, contrary to section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for detriment suffered.