Whistleblower wins unfair dismissal case against UK government over Afghanistan evacuation revelations

Josie Stewart, a former civil servant, has won her unfair dismissal case against the UK government after losing her job for whistleblowing on the chaotic Afghanistan evacuation. She revealed failings during Operation Pitting, which evacuated 15,000 people in 2021. An employment tribunal ruled that her disclosures were in the public interest, allowing civil servants to share unauthorized information with the media. This landmark decision emphasizes the rights of whistleblowers under existing laws. Stewart's case highlights the need for transparency in government operations. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office plans to review the tribunal's findings.