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The Economic Crime Bill

Protect Head of Policy, Andrew Pepper-Parsons, reflects on the Economic Crime Bill and what it means for whistleblowing and the fight against corruption in the UK. He also looks forward to the next Economic Crime Bill, which promises more comprehensive action to protect whistleblowers.  It should have happened sooner, and it should not have taken ... Read more

ICC Updates Whistleblowing Guidelines

Protect Business Support Executive, Grace Wilkin, responds to the ICC's updated whistleblowing guidelines, highlighting the key improvements. The ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) has just released its updated Guidelines on Whistleblowing for organisations. These come as part of the ICC’s initiative to fight corruption across all sectors.   These guidelines are an updated version of the ... Read more

The UK lags behind on Whistleblowing law: the case of Dr Chris Day

Protect Head of Advice & Advocacy, Bob Matheson, explains the case of Dr Chris Day and how it highlights the vital importance of reforms to UK whistleblowing law.   In 2018, Dr Chris Day contributed a blog for our website in which he described his whistleblowing story. It began: “One night in January 2014 I ... Read more

‘The world is not ready for whistleblowers yet’

Former lawyer at SBM Offshore, Jonathan Taylor, tells his story of whistleblowing within the oil industry and the attempts to silence him in his fight to expose economic crime. How I view my experience as a whistleblower depends on whether I focus on the impact of my action on corruption and kleptocracy or on myself.   ... Read more

The NHS Whistleblower: Hospital Scandal

Junior Doctor, Chris Day, uncovered a huge risk to patient's safety at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London. Watch him tell his story, as well as the struggles he has faced for speaking up.

Template 8 – Application to amend ET1

You can use this template to apply to the tribunal to amend your ET1 form. Please refer to our webpage on Applying to Amend Your ET1 Form for guidance on how to amend your ET1 and what you should submit with this application.   [NAME OF TRIBUNAL]  [TRIBUNAL ADDRESS]   [DATE]  Dear [Name of Tribunal],  Application for ... Read more

The Oxfam Whistleblower: Uncovering Abuse

Helen Evans, former Oxfam global head of safeguarding, shares her whistleblowing story, explaining the horrifying abuse she uncovered at the charity and her successful efforts to bring about change in the sector.

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Protect is the UK’s whistleblowing charity. We aim to stop harm by encouraging safe whistleblowing. Our free, confidential Advice Line supports more than 3,000 whistleblowers each year who have seen malpractice, risk or wrongdoing in the workplace.

Tackling Corruption: Is whistleblowing the first line of defence?

Corruption costs the UK economy an estimated 290 billion pounds a year. At this event, held by Protect in partnership with law firm Leigh Day, delegates heard the central role whistleblowing plays in tackling corruption, the challenges whistleblowers face and the vital importance of improving protections for them. Featuring government anti-corruption champion John Penrose MP, ... Read more

‘A great opportunity to share notes with some of the world’s foremost practitioners’

Protect's Head of Advice & Advocacy, Bob Matheson, reflects on Cork University Business School event on Whistleblowing and Advocacy Groups   On the 2nd March 2022, Protect’s Head of Advice & Advocacy spoke on a panel at Cork University Business School. The event – entitled Whistleblowing and Advocacy Groups – was one of a series ... Read more