UK’s Whistleblowing Framework Faces Renewed Push for Comprehensive Reform - John Barwell
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The UK’s whistleblowing framework is undergoing significant scrutiny as advocates intensify their calls for robust reform. Following a pivotal Westminster Hall debate in October 2024 and the introduction of a landmark legislative proposal in December, whistleblower protections have become a focal point of national discourse. Central to this movement is the establishment of the Office of the Whistleblower (OWB)—a centralised body designed to support and safeguard those who expose wrongdoing. Proponents argue that these reforms are essential to transform a system widely regarded as inadequate and fragmented.
A Critical Juncture for Whistleblowing Protection
The campaign for reform is spearheaded by organisations such as WhistleblowersUK and led by key figures, including Gareth Snell MP and Georgina Halford-Hall, CEO of WhistleblowersUK. This initiative arrives at a crucial moment, coinciding with mounting legal challenges against the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), which highlight broader issues of regulatory inaction and the treatment of whistleblowers within the justice system.
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