Darnton v University of Surrey [2003] IRLR 133 EAT
Reports relating to this case:
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Whistleblowing update
- Date:
- 18 August 2006
Legislation protecting whistleblowers was introduced seven years ago. This article reviews the legislation and considers some of the substantial body of case law arising out of it. It also looks at the components of an effective whistleblowing policy.
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Public interest disclosure: "Whistleblowing" allegations need not objectively be factually accurate
- Date:
- 20 June 2003
In Darnton v University of Surrey, the EAT holds that for there to be a "qualifying disclosure" within the meaning of the statutory "protected disclosure" provisions, it must have been reasonable for the worker to believe that the factual basis of what was disclosed is true, and that it tends to show a relevant failure, even if the worker was wrong, but reasonably mistaken.
