Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Government finally launches review into whistleblowing framework Sybille Raphael, Legal Director at Protect, comments on the government review ‘The UK can be proud of having led the way on whistleblowing protection, but our law was passed in 1998 and now needs updating’. (Personnel Today) + Ian King … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Sexism, racism and homophobia rife in Met Police and whistleblowers not welcome The culture of not speaking up has become ingrained in the Met Police because those who do come forward are not believed and those who speak up learn the hard way that there are adverse consequences … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Whistleblowers against sexual harassment Protect’s head of Policy, Andrew Pepper-Parsons, featured in last weeks Times article commenting on the CBI sexual harassment allegations. (The Times) + TikTok’s handling of complaints about sexual misconduct is criticised by staff. (Financial Times) + The government is supporting a private members … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Environmental whistleblowing From 2010-2019, The Environment Agency (EA) visited 403 of England’s 7,000 sewage waste sites. The EA excuses the infrequent practises claiming they have other methods to scrutinise the compliance of these areas. Several EA and water company insiders knew the system would be a bad … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Environmental whistleblowing Careful considerations are to be made when purchasing sustainable or eco-friendly alternatives as EU crackdown sheds light on inflated safety claims. 54% of claims are found to be ‘vague, misleading or unfounded.’ (The Guardian) + A group of researchers have raised a complaint against Tesco … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Environmental whistleblowing ClientEarth argues the Financial Conduct Authority acted unlawfully when approving prospectus of UK oil and gas company Ithaca Energy PLC, so filing case against UK financial Regulator for failing to describe climate-related risks. (ClientEarth) + New legislation to crack the whip on unproven environmental assertions … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Whistleblowers fighting sexism, harassment and abuse. A “closing of ranks around unacceptable behaviour” in the TSSA union was found by Baroness Kennedy in her independent inquiry – a sure way to silence potential whistleblowers. “Wilful blindness” and sexist behaviour was reported throughout leadership. (The Guardian) + McDonald’s has … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Whistleblowers at the heart of government. Boris Johnson prioritises animal charity during Afghan evacuation. (The Guardian) + Josie Stewart came forward this week during an interview claiming the Civil Service has become “dangerously politicised”, as well as calling for an external body allowing Civil Servants to safely … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Whistleblowers at the heart of government. A GCHQ employee who was fired after publicly asking for the resignation of the then cabinet secretary Simon Case in the final weeks of Johnson’s government is bringing a claim under whistleblowing legislation. (The Guardian). + A new complaint made by … Read more
