Whistleblower Josie Stewart has won her case for unfair dismissal after disclosing pertinent information about the UK's chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan to the BBC. Her revelations, which included involvement of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a pet charity evacuation, led to her losing her job and security clearance. The employment tribunal ruled in her favor, emphasizing her disclosures were in the public interest. Although Stewart's actions cost her career, the tribunal highlighted the need for protections for whistleblowers under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 in the face of silencing cultures within organizations.
The tribunal found that Ms. Stewart had been justified in going to the media on a clear matter of public interest regarding the UK’s Afghanistan withdrawal.
Ms. Stewart’s barrister emphasized that accepting the FCDO's argument would undermine the protections provided by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 for whistleblowers.
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