Parliamentarians and industry professionals provide insights into how an Office of the Whistleblower is the way to keep up with the rapid advancement of AI and other technologies.
Whistleblowing Awareness Month
2026 Programme
This is the fourth annual event to celebrate and recongise whistleblowing as a vital component of a fair and transparent society.
17 June 2026
The role of whistleblowing in boosting the economy and the fight against economic crime
The growth of emerging currencies and FINTEC is good for the economy but brings new challenges for directors and compliance. Is the role of whistleblowing properly understood? How can legislation support the financial sector and protect consumers and companies from crime?
Baroness Kramer
18 June 2026
Managing Risks and Rewards, how incentives change the whistleblowing landscape
US attorney Ben Calitri and a panel of experts will share thoughts on HMRC’s step into US style reward programmes and how this protects whistleblowers from retaliation.
Evening Reception Panel followed by drinks and networking – sponsored by KKC
Sponsored by the National Whistleblowing Centre
Baroness Kramer
23 June 2026
What has the media learned following a string of high-profile scandals?
James Price and other industry experts will consider whether the media welcomes whistleblowing among its ranks after a series of serious scandals and if an Office of the Whistleblower could be a game changer.
Notice:
We regret to inform you that this event has been cancelled due to the current weather warning in place and in line with government advice.
The event may be rescheduled once conditions improve and it is safe to proceed. Any updates, including a new date if applicable, will be posted here.
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Tessa Munt MP
24 June 2026
Protected in Law, Silenced in Practice
Marie Hemmingway will share her research into the reality of whistleblowing, why the law fails and the consequence to the public. She will be joined by industry experts.
Notice:
We regret to inform you that this event has been cancelled due to the current weather warning in place and in line with government advice.
The event may be rescheduled once conditions improve and it is safe to proceed. Any updates, including a new date if applicable, will be posted here.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
Baroness Kramer
24 June 2026
Terracide – Can Whistleblowing Save the Planet?
Richard Parlour an expert in environmental crime will set out the cost to society of failure to address the crimes against humanity that go unnoticed until it is too late and the need to extend the bounds of the whistleblowing framework.
Notice:
We regret to inform you that this event has been cancelled due to the current weather warning in place and in line with government advice.
The event may be rescheduled once conditions improve and it is safe to proceed. Any updates, including a new date if applicable, will be posted here.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
Baroness Jenny Jones
30 June 2026
Health and Social Care. Why Duty of Candour Matters
Healthcare is big business, as open to fraud and abuse as any other service. We all know about the scandals like maternity care and the misery that family’s face when raising concerns. But there is a hidden scandal that no one wants to address. Everyday the NHS and Local Authorities haemorrhages tax payers money to criminals and incompetence. Whistleblowers, regulators and experts will set out why we cannot afford to wait any longer for an Office of the Whistleblower.
Cat Smith MP
Rachel Gilmour MP
Seamus Logan MP
1 July 2026
Justice Delayed, Justice Denied Can arbitration play a bigger role in ensuring the Public Interest?
Our experts will set out the reality of litigation for whistleblowers and organisations. The system is beset by delay and scandals continue costing the taxpayer £m’s. Could a small change be part of the transformation of the Whistleblowing Framework?
Tessa Munt MP
1 July 2026
Warfare on Lawfare
National Security is in the spotlight. Over recent years we have seen a quiet revolution against a system that has criminalised whistleblowers. Flora Page KC will share her experience and why the law must change to prevent outrageous miscarriages of justice and introduce the safeguards that keep our nation safe.
Rachel Gilmour MP
7 July 2026
International Whistleblowing Day
Fabian Picado Chief Minister of Gibraltar will open our event sharing his experience of whistleblowing and why he supports calls for an Office of the Whistleblower.
He will be joined by Oleksandr Vasiuk MP (Ukraine), Senator Shoebridge, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and others.
Baroness Kramer
8 July 2026
At the Coalface – a round up of trends and caselaw
Whistleblowers, legal, journalists and academic experts will meet to review the impact of wider legislation and what this means to practitioners, employers and whistleblowers.
Baroness Kramer
14 July 2026
Normalising Spreaking Up and Stories From the Front Line
Calling out unethical conduct and wrongdoing requires confidence and practice. We bring together a diverse group from politicians to students to explore why speaking up remains a minefield despite recent changes to the law. Rachel Gilmour MP will bring together survivors of whistleblowing from across the sectors to discuss the impact of whistleblowing for both whistleblowers and organisations.
Rachel Gilmour MP
15 July 2026
The Cost to Society of Ignoring Whistleblowing
Representatives from Hillsborough Law Now and other public services will share their journey. Looking at the issues. Whistleblowers, taxpayers and professionals will expose the impact of a fragmented and broken system to the victims and society and why now is the time for change.
Ian Byrne MP
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