COSTS - two respondents jointly represented in victimisation proceedings - claim against first respondent unsuccessful by virtue of statutory bar - claim against second respondent successful - both respondents otherwise taking unsuccessful points in defence of claims - unsuccessful aspects of defences consuming significant portion of trial - multiple offers by respondents - offers subject to terms prohibiting the making of whistleblowing complaints of alleged misconduct by respondents and other persons not joined in proceedings - offers not impudently refused - costs awarded on an issues basis - applicant compensated in respect of unsuccessful points taken by successful respondent
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