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Whistleblowing
Making a Disclosure in the Public Interest
Whistle blowing occurs when an employee or worker provides certain types of
information, usually to the employer or a regulator, which has come to their
attention through work. The whistleblower is usually not directly, personally
affected by the danger or illegality, although they may be. Whistle blowing is
therefore ‘making a disclosure in the public interest’ and occurs when a worker
raises a concern about danger or illegality that affects others, for example
members of the public. A clear policy and
procedure for raising issues will help to reduce the risk of serious concerns
being mishandled, whether by the employee or by the organisation. It is also
important for workers to understand that there will be no adverse repercussions
for raising cases with their employer.
Whistleblowing Policy - for free download
| Template Whistle Blowing Policy which can be downloaded and adapted for your organisation. |
Useful Links
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Very helpful factsheet on Whistle blowing covering the legal points and
developing & implementing an employers policy.
Whistle blowing and Dismissal
Information from the Government Business Link site
Whistleblowing - Related Documents
Prescribed Persons / Bodies
A worker is protected if they make a qualifying disclosure to an appropriate 'prescribed
person'. These are certain statutory bodies - or people within them -
who have the authority to receive disclosures relevant to the role of that
particular body. This is a list of such persons / bodies from the Government
Business Link site.
Whistle blowing - Recommended Book:
 
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"Whistleblowing: Law and
Practice" by John Bowers QC OK this is really a text book, but if you want a superb grounding in Whistleblowing from a UK perspective, this book will give you all you need in a highly detailed and authoritive way. Written by an author team with substantial experience in the area, and making extensive use of forms, precedents, checklists, and worked examples, the book is an essential reference work for employers who want to have a sound knowledge of disclosures in the public interest which might affect their business. |
Available on Amazon on the link above on the book cover at £71.20 (!) but don't worry there are second hand copies available at less than half that price!
