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‘The world is not ready for whistleblowers yet’

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Welcome to Protect

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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?

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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’

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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

‘Tackling Corruption – Is Whistleblowing the first line of defence?

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At Protect event, 'Tackling Corruption - Is Whistleblowing the first line of defence? held in partnership with law firm Leigh Day (February 24), delegates heard the vital role whistleblowing plays in business. Protect Chief Executive, Liz Gardiner, chairing the event, said, "Given the vital service whistleblowers provide in holding organisations and governments to account the ... Read more

Protect Impact Report shows jump in harassment cases

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Our 2021 Impact Report shows a rise in harassment  - bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination - has jumped from 8% of our total Advice Line cases in 2020 to 14% in 2021. Head of Advocacy and Advice, Bob Matheson said, “Year on year we are seeing a rise in harassment cases and since 2017 there ... Read more

Protect Head of Advice & Advocacy to speak at Cork University event

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Protect's Head of Advice & Advocacy Bob Matheson will join a high profile debate hosted by the University of Cork on March 2, in event 'Whistleblowing and Advocacy Groups.' Joining Bob will be John Devitt, Chief Executive of Transparency International (TI)’s chapter in Ireland and Amanda Hitt, the founder and director of the Food Integrity ... Read more