Claimant v The Board of Management of South Lanarkshire College

Tribunal found Mr Keegan had not made protected disclosures. Even if he had, the alleged detrimental treatment (not engaging, length of suspension, press articles) was not materially influenced by the disclosures. The tribunal found no causal link between alleged disclosures and treatment.

Tribunal found Mr Keegan was dismissed for gross misconduct relating to governance failures, partisanship with the Principal, and providing poor advice to the Board. The reason for dismissal was conduct, not protected disclosures. The tribunal found the alleged disclosures were not the principal reason for dismissal.

One detriment claim (3.1(a) - Mr Kerr not engaging) was struck out as time-barred. Tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present in time. Other detriment claims (length of suspension, press articles) failed on merits: the alleged disclosures did not materially influence the treatment.

Ms McKechnie's claim of automatic unfair dismissal for making protected disclosures was dismissed. Tribunal found she had not made protected disclosures in law. Even if she had, the reason for her dismissal was gross misconduct related to governance failures, not the alleged disclosures.

Ms McKechnie's ordinary unfair dismissal claim was dismissed. Tribunal found the reason for dismissal was gross misconduct relating to governance failures and partisanship. The dismissal fell within the band of reasonable responses, and the procedure was fair.

Ms McKechnie's sex discrimination claim was dismissed. The tribunal found no evidence that sex was a material influence on the treatment she received. The reason for her dismissal and the treatment she experienced was related to governance failures and conduct, not her sex.