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Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002
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### 20 Proceedings for damages for reprisal
> > (1) A person who takes detrimental action against a person in reprisal for a protected disclosure is liable in damages to that person.
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> > (2) The damages may be recovered in proceedings as for a tort in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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> > (3) Any remedy that may be granted by a court with respect to a tort, including exemplary damages, may be granted by a court in proceedings under this section.
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> > (4) The right of a person to bring proceedings for damages does not affect any other right or remedy available to the person arising from the detrimental action.