The 2023 Workplace Promise Institute Conference - September 7th-8th
Join the 2023 WPI Conference in Washington D.C. or by live-stream and continue to invest in the vision of a safe place to work. Culture change happens when energized personnel – across organizations, communities, and governments make healthy and informed decisions in the workplace.
The WPI conference offers the core 10 hour curriculum for Whistleblower Protection Advocate (WPA) Certification issued by Workplace Promise Institute (WPI). The Workplace Promise Institute is the education center for Whistleblowers of America.
Judges voice concern at attempt to ‘gag judiciary’ - Catherine Baksi & Jonathan Ames
We remain optimistic that this review will deliver transformational changes, repeal PIDA, and give everyone, including Judges, the full protection of the law against retaliation and discrimination when they speak up.
Law Gazette: Bias warning for judges invited to speak at law firm or chambers
As #whistleblowers increasingly turn to judges in a last ditched effort for justice and vindication the judiciary seems to be under pressure to silence itself. So why is it a problem for all of us?
New Report - International Whistleblower Reward Programmes: Is there a place for them in the UK?
WhistleblowersUK have been working with other international whistleblowing experts in order to evaluate the effectiveness of whistleblowing rewards
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Whistleblowing AGM 2023
WhistleblowersUK has been returned as the APPG secretariat for another year
Whistleblowing Awareness Week 2023: The Data - Report Launch
Download our new report and here about the future of Whistleblowing Awareness Week
Time for a Safety Net for Every Citizen
Responding to yesterday's report on the "Failure at every level" that resulted in the closure of Hesley Group Children’s homes in Doncaster Jayne Senior Safeguarding Director for WhistleblowersUK said, "This is shocking, but yet another example of the failures of those paid to protect the most vulnerable from harm."
Keeping it simple - Why ‘independent oversight of whistleblowing’ matters for patients
The Public Interest Disclosure Act fails to address the public interest. Instead, PIDA turns patient safety concerns into employment issues.
A better whistleblowing law: openDemocracy reports on the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill
openDemocracy reports on the progress of the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill as part of Whistleblowing Awareness Week 2023
“We want to dispel the stigma.” — Discussing the 1st Whistleblowing Awareness Week with Georgina Halford-Hall and Stephen Kohn
“We want to dispel the stigma.” — Discussing the 1st Whistleblowing Awareness Week with Georgina Halford-Hall and Stephen Kohn
Whistleblowing Awareness Week – Update 20th – 24th March
Plans are now moving quickly to ensure that Whistleblowing Awareness Week (WBAW) includes and engages with as many people as possible.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill brings whistleblowing front and centre
We are delighted to see that whistleblowing was once again at the forefront of parliamentary debate this week with the Third Reading of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. This Bill is a crucial and comprehensive piece of legislation to tackle the increasingly sophisticated and growing issue of UK-based foreign kleptocracy.
The Metropolitan Police is shaken by yet another scandal that explains why whistleblowers have no confidence in whistleblowing procedures.
We commend the bravery of the women who have spoken out to ensure another dangerous individual is no longer at large in society. Again, it is clear whistleblowing is the first line of defence against wrongdoing
Happy New Year from WhistleblowersUK
We want to wish you a Happy New Year from the team here at WhistleblowersUK
Meeting with Dr Bill Kirkup CBE and the APPG for Whistleblowing
This month the APPG for Whistleblowing heard evidence on the state of the NHS following the recent report on the avoidable deaths and life changing injuries caused to mothers and babies at the East Kent Trust.