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Read the text of the Whistleblowing Bill
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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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A better whistleblowing law: openDemocracy reports on the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill
openDemocracy reports on the progress of the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill as part of Whistleblowing Awareness Week 2023
“We want to dispel the stigma.” — Discussing the 1st Whistleblowing Awareness Week with Georgina Halford-Hall and Stephen Kohn
“We want to dispel the stigma.” — Discussing the 1st Whistleblowing Awareness Week with Georgina Halford-Hall and Stephen Kohn
Whistleblowing Awareness Week – Update 20th – 24th March
Plans are now moving quickly to ensure that Whistleblowing Awareness Week (WBAW) includes and engages with as many people as possible.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill brings whistleblowing front and centre
We are delighted to see that whistleblowing was once again at the forefront of parliamentary debate this week with the Third Reading of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. This Bill is a crucial and comprehensive piece of legislation to tackle the increasingly sophisticated and growing issue of UK-based foreign kleptocracy.
The Metropolitan Police is shaken by yet another scandal that explains why whistleblowers have no confidence in whistleblowing procedures.
We commend the bravery of the women who have spoken out to ensure another dangerous individual is no longer at large in society. Again, it is clear whistleblowing is the first line of defence against wrongdoing
Happy New Year from WhistleblowersUK
We want to wish you a Happy New Year from the team here at WhistleblowersUK
Meeting with Dr Bill Kirkup CBE and the APPG for Whistleblowing
This month the APPG for Whistleblowing heard evidence on the state of the NHS following the recent report on the avoidable deaths and life changing injuries caused to mothers and babies at the East Kent Trust.
Whistleblowing: This Week in Parliament
“Whistleblowers are the first line of defence against Crime, corruption and cover up and must be able to speak up as soon as they suspect something is wrong. The Whistleblowing Bill is the only way to ensure that we stop fraud and harm.” - Stephen Kerr MSP, Vice Chair WhistleblowersUK
“She Says” - The new whistleblowing film from Can’t Buy My Silence
We are delighted to announce Can’t Buy My Silence in partnership with Warner Bros are producing a film - “She Says” due to release soon
WhistleblowersUK partners with GLA Conservatives Assembly Members following London ULEZ whistleblowing
WhistleblowersUK have partnered with the GLA Assembly Conservatives following TFL whistleblowers raising concerns about the ULEZ expansion
Quiet Quitting vs External Whistleblowing: The impact on employment of a lack of ethics
In the face of the quiet quitting revolution, business leaders and sector experts must remain vigilant for its bigger brother, the wave of spectacularly impactful external whistleblowers.
