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The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Whistleblowing was launched in July 2018 with the aim to put whistleblowing at the top of the agenda. Whistleblowers remain the vital element of a transparent society without whose voice many more unethical activities and crimes would remain unknown, with far reaching impacts on our society and communities.
This report examines how whistleblowers fare at Employment Tribunals. In 1998, with the implementation of the Public Interest Disclosure Act through the Employment Rights Act, Employment Tribunals became the de facto bearers of justice for whistleblowers. Today, we question whether that is indeed the most appropriate institutional arrangement to, on the one hand redress and deter reprisals against whistleblowers, and on the other hand address the wrongdoing that whistleblowers raise concerns about.
Read the All-Party Parliamentary Group report: “Making whistleblowing work for society”
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The notion of drawing attention to wrongdoing by ‘blowing the whistle’ originates from the Metropolitan Police Force who in February 1884 issued 21,000 whistles, the nineteenth century mobile phone! The effectiveness of blowing the whistle can be seen to this day on sports fields around the world. A whistle remains the most effective means of being heard above the crowd and drawing attention to an issue.
Read the All-Party Parliamentary Group report on whistleblowing: “The Personal Cost of Doing the Right Thing and the Cost to Society of Ignoring it”
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Championing Integrity: The Role of Whistleblowing in Healthcare
Whistleblowing in the health sector serves as a vital mechanism for upholding integrity and patient safety. Find out more here.
Speaking Up: The Crucial Role of Whistleblowing in Sports
Sport is a common central pillar of so many communities, whether it be participating or spectating people come together for their favourite competitions. It is therefore extremely harmful when people are excluded from their sport of choice over whistleblowing. Find out more here.
The Tech Industry's Call for Ethical Courage: Whistleblowing
In the fast-paced realm of technology, where innovation is heralded as the ultimate goal, ethical considerations can sometimes take a backseat. Yet, in recent years, a spotlight has been cast on the importance of whistleblowing within the tech industry. Find out more here.
The Brave Voices: Unveiling Financial Wrongdoings Through Whistleblowers in the UK
In an era where financial scandals can wreak havoc on economies and communities, whistleblowers stand as pillars of integrity, often risking their careers and safety to expose wrongdoing. Find out more here.
It doesn’t have to be this way - A Whistleblowing Bill to protect Whistleblowers
The new Whistleblowing Bill would mark a significant shift in UK legislation, protecting all citizens and aligning whistleblowing with other UK legal protections. Find out more here.
Whistleblower campaigners celebrate 10th anniversary and announce October Awareness Week; Keynote from The Rt.Hon. The Baroness Kramer
We celebrate our 10 year anniversary with Whistleblowing Awareness Week 2024
WhistleblowersUK response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
“The Safety of every citizen requires every whistleblower to be safe and confident that they will be listened to and not become a target.”
Jo Gideon, Chair WhistleblowersUK
WhistleblowersUK highlighted in Parliament as key organisation helping whistleblowers speak out
WhistleblowersUK continues to be recognised as a key asset for people across the country looking to speak out
Is the UK ready to accept that whistleblowing reward programmes work?
As yet another whistleblower reward programme pops up in the US from the Justice Department, the UK looks ever more out-of-touch on how it tackles financial crime.
Patient Safety Commissioner supports the Office of the Whistleblower
We are pleased to welcome the Patient Safety Commissioner’s endorsement.
New Government Promises to Deliver ‘Hillsborough Law’ — Whistleblowers Benefit
With the new Labour Government hitting the ground running, the King’s Speech 2024 has outlined a number of positive changes which will hopefully work to help whistleblowers going forward.
Jo Gideon joins WhistleblowersUK Board
We are delighted to welcome Jo Gideon as a director and vice chair of WhistleblowersUK.
Ed Davey highlights key contributions of Post Office Whistleblower
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey continues to highlight the work of whistleblowers.
What do the manifesto documents mean for Whistleblowers?
After a week of manifesto announcements, what does this mean for whistleblowers?
Liberal Democrats Commit to Manifesto Whistleblower Protections
We are delighted to see the Liberal Democrats commit to protecting whistleblowers in their manifesto, and hope that other parties will commit to similar policy in their upcoming announcements.
Whistleblower Rewards & The role they should play in UK Whistleblowing
Whistleblowers risk their careers when they raise concerns, and we believe they deserve compensation in return. Read the US National Whistleblowing Centre’s open letter on why they are necessary.
In Parliament: Mary Robinson Champions Whistleblowing Bill in the Backdrop of Post Office Scandal
Mary Robinson continues to press the Government on bringing forward a better Whistleblowing Bill.
The Shadow Over Whistleblowing: How NDAs Hinder Democracy
In the landscape of modern governance and corporate accountability, whistleblowers serve as the unsung heroes, yet they are often silenced. Read here about how.