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What is the cost to the taxpayer when whistleblowers are ignored

It is well documented that when whistleblowers are not listened to organisations can collapse, livelihoods can be lost, and people can lose their lives. There’s lots of research examining the treatment of whistleblowers when they try to speak up and what employers should do to be better. But what about the bigger cost to society – and in financial terms – the cost to all of us, the taxpayers, when things go wrong and the government has to step in and pick up the pieces?

Ignoring whistleblowers costs the taxpayer hundreds of millions of pounds

New research reveals the financial impact to the taxpayer of failing to listen to whistleblowers. The Post Office Horizon scandal, the Countess of Chester/ Lucy Letby scandal and the collapse of the construction firm Carillion alone have so far cost the taxpayer 426 million pounds. 

Top Ten Things Charities Get Wrong in Whistleblowing

Join us on February 27th at 9am for: “The Top Ten Things Charities Get Wrong in Whistleblowing”, in partnership with the legal firm Bates Wells. Shining a spotlight on the common pitfalls that charities encounter when managing whistleblowing cases this Breakfast Briefing will provide expert guidance on how to navigate risk and also provide a great networking opportunity. 

Whistleblowing and Fraud: the Failure to Prevent Fraud Act

Join us on Tuesday 25th February at 9.30am for an online webinar to hear from expert speakers who will unpack the detail of the new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence and provide clear actionable steps you can take in preparation. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current fraud prevention frameworks or build an anti-fraud culture from scratch, this event will provide valuable knowledge and practical tools to support you. 

A Tech Workers Guide to Whistleblowing

RUSI launches its new paper looking at the benefits of introducing rewards for whistleblowers in the fight against economic crime.  Protect was established to encourage public interest concerns to be raised, investigated and addressed – including issues of bribery, corruption and fraud.  For most of those who call our Advice Line, there is no question of rewards, nor does the concept make sense except in circumstances where substantial fines are levied against wrongdoers and collected by enforcement bodies.  

Environmental Whistleblowing Toolkit

RUSI launches its new paper looking at the benefits of introducing rewards for whistleblowers in the fight against economic crime.  Protect was established to encourage public interest concerns to be raised, investigated and addressed – including issues of bribery, corruption and fraud.  For most of those who call our Advice Line, there is no question of rewards, nor does the concept make sense except in circumstances where substantial fines are levied against wrongdoers and collected by enforcement bodies.  

The Whistleblowing Commission

RUSI launches its new paper looking at the benefits of introducing rewards for whistleblowers in the fight against economic crime.  Protect was established to encourage public interest concerns to be raised, investigated and addressed – including issues of bribery, corruption and fraud.  For most of those who call our Advice Line, there is no question of rewards, nor does the concept make sense except in circumstances where substantial fines are levied against wrongdoers and collected by enforcement bodies.  

Blowing the Whistle in Schools

RUSI launches its new paper looking at the benefits of introducing rewards for whistleblowers in the fight against economic crime.  Protect was established to encourage public interest concerns to be raised, investigated and addressed – including issues of bribery, corruption and fraud.  For most of those who call our Advice Line, there is no question of rewards, nor does the concept make sense except in circumstances where substantial fines are levied against wrongdoers and collected by enforcement bodies.  

Workplace whistleblowing: Why we need a legal duty on employers

RUSI launches its new paper looking at the benefits of introducing rewards for whistleblowers in the fight against economic crime.  Protect was established to encourage public interest concerns to be raised, investigated and addressed – including issues of bribery, corruption and fraud.  For most of those who call our Advice Line, there is no question of rewards, nor does the concept make sense except in circumstances where substantial fines are levied against wrongdoers and collected by enforcement bodies.  

The Best Warning System: Whistleblowing During Covid-19

RUSI launches its new paper looking at the benefits of introducing rewards for whistleblowers in the fight against economic crime.  Protect was established to encourage public interest concerns to be raised, investigated and addressed – including issues of bribery, corruption and fraud.  For most of those who call our Advice Line, there is no question of rewards, nor does the concept make sense except in circumstances where substantial fines are levied against wrongdoers and collected by enforcement bodies.