28 Aug 2026
Claim dismissed
Whistleblowing
Heard at Aberdeen
The Tribunal found that none of the claimant's communications amounted to protected disclosures, and even if they had, the alleged detriments were not caused by them, so all claims were dismissed.
Legal Issues (5)
- Whether the claimant made protected disclosures under sections 43A and 43B of the Employment Rights Act 1996
- whether he was subjected to detriments under section 47B
- the distinction between disclosure of information and mere allegations
- the requirement for reasonable belief in the public interest
- causation between disclosures and alleged detriments
Reference: 8000608/2026