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Protect thank Croatian Justice Minister for doing the right thing over Jonathan Taylor
The UK Government must push for the immediate release of UK whistleblower Jonathan Taylor
British whistleblower Jonathan Taylor has lifted the lid once again on corruption involving revenues emanating from the major British oil company BP, as reported in today’s Daily Telegraph. Extradition Fight Jonathan, a UK citizen, is currently fighting extradition to Monaco. On arrival in Croatia on a family holiday in July 2020, he was initially detained … Read more
National Guardian urges NHS leaders to play their part as survey finds just 51% feel supported to speak up
Where does whistleblowing fit in the Ministerial Code?
The employment case between Home Secretary Priti Patel and former senior civil servant Sir Philip Rutnam may have concluded with a settlement agreement – but the case has thrown up many questions around whistleblowing culture within Government and reform of the Ministerial Code. The case has been reported to have been settled for £340,000 plus … Read more
Employers should do all they can to keep staff safe and avoid breaking Covid rules
Some employers are still demanding their staff go into offices when they don’t need to, putting their staff and others at risk. Alarming research by union, the TUC found one in five people going into their workplace unnecessarily. Worryingly, this is also backed up by what callers to our Advice Line are telling us too. … Read more
Law Commission recommends reform of ‘outdated and unclear’ Misconduct in Public Office law
A Law Commission report to ensure public officials are properly held to account for misconduct in their roles, has been published. The consultation examined the common law offence of Misconduct in Public Office, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, but has never been put on the statute book by Parliament. The current law … Read more