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Blowing the Whistle in Schools

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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

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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

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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.  

Silence in the City 2

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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.  

Protection and rewards need to go hand in hand

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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.  

Challenger Banks, whistleblowing and risk management

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Our upcoming Breakfast Briefing in March 2025 explores the critical role of whistleblowing in the risk management strategies of Challenger Banks. Join us for an insightful morning as industry experts discuss how robust whistleblowing frameworks can help mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the integrity of challenger banks in today’s fast-paced financial environment.

Protect intervenes to stave off the removal of Injury to Feelings compensation

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Action by the whistleblowing charity Protect has helped retain the ability for whistleblowers to get compensation for their non-financial losses. In the Employment Appeal Tribunal between Declan Durey and South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust there was a risk that the established “injury to feelings”* award for whistleblowers could have been dismantled.

Landmark decision opens the door for charity trustees to be protected as whistleblowers in the UK

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In a landmark decision handed down today (Oct 21 2024) by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), the door has been opened for UK charity trustees to receive protection from adverse treatment for making whistleblowing disclosures to a charity or to another relevant party.  Until now, protection had not been available, due to the particular circumstances in which trustees work, often unpaid and without a contract.

Artist’s Case Brings Fresh Attention to #Fishrot Scandal

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The Icelandic artist ODEE (Oddur Eysteinn Friðriksson), has put normal life on hold while he awaits the outcome of a lawsuit against him by one of the largest fishing companies in Europe, the Icelandic-based Samherji. The case relates to his artwork which draws attention to what’s known as the #Fishrot scandal, originally brought to light by whistleblower Jóhannes Stefansson. More than 30 publications/media platforms have now covered the story discussing the consequences of artists using their right to freely express themselves and explore social and political issues.