Whistleblowing Awareness Week 2025: Age of the Whistleblower
WhistleblowersUK (wbuk.org) is proud to announce Whistleblowing Awareness Week 2025, taking place in Westminster from 3 to 10 July, under the theme ‘Age of the Whistleblower’.
Sponsored by The Rt Hon. the Baroness Susan Kramer, this year’s programme brings together global leaders, legal experts, whistleblowers, and policymakers to explore the future of whistleblowing in the UK and beyond. The week kicks off with a high-level, invitation-only roundtable featuring Ukrainian Minister Oleksandr Vasiuk and renowned US whistleblowing attorney Stephen Kohn, offering unique insights into the global fight against corruption.
From the introduction of the Office of the Whistleblower Bill, to the ethical challenges posed by AI and global unrest, the week’s events will tackle the most pressing issues facing organisations, governments and whistleblowers today. Sessions will examine the role of regulators, the limits of current legislation, and lessons learned from major scandals such as Wirecard, the Post Office Horizon case, and Piper Alpha.
“Whistleblowers are the guardians of truth in our society. They shine a light where others fear to look. This week is about recognising their courage, and looking at how we can work better together to ensure they are protected,” said The Rt Hon. the Baroness Susan Kramer, sponsor of the event.
The programme will include powerful testimony from whistleblowers themselves, who will share their experiences and advocate for stronger protections and accountability mechanisms.
“The Age of the Whistleblower is not just a theme, it’s a call to action,” said Georgina Halford-Hall, CEO of Whistleblowers UK. “We must build a system that values integrity, protects those who speak out, and ensures wrongdoing is addressed, not buried. We want to use the week to educate both parliamentarians and the public about why we need an Office of the Whistleblower and why it’s more than just an employment issue.”
Whistleblowing Awareness Week 2025 is a vital platform for dialogue, reform, and progress. All events are free to attend, with select sessions open by invitation only to parliamentarians.
On Friday - 11th July 2025, the Office of the Whistleblower Bill is scheduled for its second reading in the House of Commons.
You can keep up-to-date with developments in our digital guide to the week.
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