Case 1305064/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Smithson v The Gambling Commission — 2024
- Case reference
- 1305064/2023
- Decision date
- 18 June 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Akhtar Members
- Panel members
- Mr J Sharma, Mr P Wilkinson
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Smithson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal heard Mr J Smithson's complaint against The Gambling Commission at Birmingham over hearings on 3-7 June, 10-15 June (in chambers) and 17 June 2024. The judgment records a single claim: that he had been subjected to detriments for making a protected disclosure.
The Tribunal's unanimous decision was that the protected-disclosure detriment complaint was not well-founded. That claim was dismissed. The written record states that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that written reasons would not be provided unless requested in time.
No remedy was awarded, and the short written judgment does not set out any separate findings on compensation or other monetary relief.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistleblowing | The judgment states that the complaint of being subjected to detriments for making a protected disclosure was not well-founded and was dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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