Whistleblower protection for job applicants in financial services: The implications of Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council

by Margaret Welford

In April 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council [2025] EWCA Civ 379, affirming that the existing legal framework protecting whistleblowers under the Employment Rights Act 1996 does not extend to external job applicants. This article explores the implications of this decision in the context of the financial services sector, where whistleblowing plays a crucial role in regulatory compliance and ethical standards.