First reading of the new Whistleblowing Bill on Tuesday 26th April in the House of Commons by Mary Robinson MP
WhistleblowersUK is delighted to be able to announce the first reading of the new Whistleblowing Bill on Tuesday 26th April in the House of Commons by Mary Robinson MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Whistleblowing.
WhistleblowersUK was set up with the aim to help whistleblowers and normalise speaking up and to put whistleblowers at the top of the agenda. We have worked with Parliamentarians across all parties and led the campaign for Whistleblowing Legislation that works. Our campaign has resulted in the new Whistleblowing Bill and the creation of an independent Office of the Whistleblower as their champion.
This Bill is a tribute to whistleblowers and their families everywhere and a significant step toward achieving the protection, recognition and the support whistleblowers deserve for the importance of the role they play in society.
This Bill Delivers:
Protection for EVERY citizen who is, has been or is perceived to be a whistleblower and those associated with the whistleblower
Mandatory minimum standards for policies and procedures and Investigations of protected disclosures
A new judicial process for deciding disputes arising from whistleblowing
Significant fines and penalties for individuals and organisations that discriminate or retaliate against whistleblowers
Dedicated helplines, Education and Support for the Public and Organisations and an ongoing Public Awareness Campaign to ensure that every citizen knows their rights and how to access them
Our Chair and Directors would like to thank everyone who has joined us and for the support that they have given to our organisation and this campaign. But the campaign is now only just beginning. It is imperative that whistleblowers and other supporters come together as a united group to demonstrate to the Government the need for them to support the Bill. Donate.
On our website (Parliamentary Work) is a template letter that can be used to contact your MP and the Bill will be published in full on the 26th for you to attach. Do copy us into your letter and we will follow up.
If you would like to attend the event please email:: secretary@wbuk.org
Remember we are all one conversation away from being a whistleblower this Bill will revolutionise the way society thinks about and treats whistleblowers and whistleblowing. We need your support. Donate
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If you would like to know how you can support us or join the campaign or become an associate member and support the campaign today email Helpme@wbuk.org
If you would like a free initial assessment of your existing whistleblower policies and procedures or advice about how to make whistleblowing work for your organisation please email: claudio@wbuk.org
