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A Tech Workers Guide to Whistleblowing

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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.  

Whistleblowing eBooks for Employers

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eBooksWhistleblower ConfidentialityExplore our comprehensive guide offering insights and strategies for creating investigations that safeguard whistleblowers' identities. This resource is crafted to assist employers in preventing victimisation and managing confidentiality efficiently. It includes best practices for policy writing, staff training, and conducting secure investigations.£99Effortlessly secure card payments with Stripe for your peace of mind.Purchase the eBook ... Read more

Impact

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Our Impact Every year Protect helps thousands of people understand their legal rights and navigate safe whistleblowing. We work with hundreds of organisations to help them set up and enhance their whistleblowing arrangements and we campaign for legal and policy reform to better protect whistleblowing.  Impact in 2024  Demand for Protect’s services has continued to ... Read more

Media disclsoures

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Media Disclosures The media plays an important role in bringing wrongdoing to light, and many of the most famous whistleblowers have been those that shared their concerns with the media. However, speaking to the media can be complex and uncertain, and comes with risks that you might not face when reporting concerns to your employer ... Read more

Whistleblowing legal precedents

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Whistleblowing legal precedents Whistleblowing law is complex, and it can be difficult  to understand how it might be applied to the facts of your situation. However, you can use legal precedents to help you.  A precedent is a principle or rule established in a previous legal case. Judges rely on precedents when deciding subsequent cases ... Read more

National Guardians Partnership

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Get Your Free Whistleblower Risk AssessmentOur risk assessment is designed to help your organisation identify and mitigate potential areas of vulnerability regarding whistleblower disclosures.Click Here to Download "Certainly, reflecting on my own personal experience having been someone who spoke up and raised concerns at Mid Staffs brings home how important this guide is. Had a ... Read more

Tech Workers Guide

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A Tech Workers Guide to Whistleblowing What is the Tech Workers Guide? A Tech Workers Guide to Whistleblowing is a practical and legal guide to raising whistleblowing concerns and has been drafted in partnership with the Signals Network and Whistleblowing International Network. It offers guidance on whistleblowing in the workplace to help you raise concerns ... Read more

Side effects of speaking up as a social worker

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Eleanor* was a social worker, whose work often brought her to her local hospital to support patients. Over time, she grew increasingly uneasy about the inadequate handling of patient safety, and decisions not being taken in the best interests of vulnerable people. She felt that a manager appeared to be discharging patients who weren’t ready to go home.

Key whistleblowing cases of 2023

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KEY WHISTLEBLOWING CASES IN 2023 This page serves as a comprehensive exploration of key whistleblowing cases that have occurred throughout the year, unraveling stories that have captured public attention and ignited debates on a range of issues. Both successes and disappointments serve as a strong reminder that our work is not only needed, but also ... Read more