“WhistleblowersUK provides a vital role in supporting NHS whistleblowers.”

Whistleblowing is a formidable tool for our democratic society; it has the power of unravelling corruption in all societal sectors, protecting the public, and empowering those who feel their voices are not heard. It is imperative that whistleblowers are afforded the proper legal protection and mental health safeguards.

It is fundamental that whistleblowers are protected throughout the entire process; however, the current legal regime provides only a form of protection after the event, and there is little or no consideration of the effect that the process has on their mental health. With only 12% of whistleblowing claims being successful in the employment tribunal, it is clear that it is time for change.

WhistleblowersUK does tremendous work in campaigning to bring about such change, while providing much needed help to whistleblowers every step of the way, and it is for this reason that I have joined its legal panel. I hope that together, our voices can bring about the much needed change and protection to ensure a safer environment for whistleblowers, and in turn a more transparent society.

“This training on the application of the Public Interest Disclosure Act was the best training I’ve ever had”

After 6 years of fighting the [ ] to no avail, until you kindly intervened with that email you sent to Acas. Today I can confirm that intervention has lead to me successfully having my Tribunal claim accepted, this is such a huge step forward and a relief to have the opportunity to be able I person to have my say. Many tears of joy 😊 both myself and [My Partner] are thrilled beyond belief.

I won my whistleblowing case at an Employment Tribunal in 2020 and returned to work shortly afterwards. Having been off with stress, due to the retaliation and the ET process, for over 2 years, it was incredibly difficult to go back to work for the same employer.

WBUK supported me throughout, by giving me advice and moral support. Talking to others who have had similar experiences was hugely helpful. I've now been back at work for over a year, meaning I have managed to keep working in my specialised field, which was important to me.

Knowing that I have WBUK's support, even now, is something I remain continually grateful for.

I am truly inspired by what you guys have achieved [during Whistleblowing Awareness Week 2023]

WhistleblowersUK supported John Banerjee, a senior Emerging Markets FX trader, in his claim brought against his former employer, the Royal Bank of Canada.

The Tribunal found that Mr. Banerjee was dismissed as a result of raising a protected disclosure concerning a culture of box-ticking across the Bank in relation to compliance policies and other serious regulatory concerns. The Bank maintained that the dismissal was caused by Mr. Banerjee’s poor timekeeping. The Tribunal upheld Mr. Banerjee’s complaint of automatic unfair dismissal. Damages were awarded in excess of £1m.

This decision has been widely reported in the press, including in The Times and the front page of the Financial Times.

“This [Whistleblowing Awareness Week 2023] is the best work event I have ever been to, I have learnt so much”

"Thank you so much for [yesterday’s] talk. It was extremely impactful and though-provoking, and from the conversations I have had so far, it was very well received and is an excellent starting point to consider how we can do better on our continual improvement journey."

“Dear Georgina, you are a truly incredible human being. It has been an honour to walk the same path with you”

“Thank you for your excellent work on the whistleblowing bill. It is so comforting to know that there is someone in the UK that is so effective in leading this work”

“Georgina, you are inspirational”

“WhistleblowersUK are working tirelessly to secure an Office for the Whistleblower to ensure ordinary people can come forward with their concerns knowing they will be helped.”

"WBUK are performing a public service of huge importance. The UK needs effective legal protection and redress for those people who discover legal and regulatory breaches and report them to the authorities, in the public interest.

While there is no protection, few people have the integrity or courage to stand up to the wrong-doing and corruption that does such widespread and serious damage. When wrong-doing goes unaddressed, when it can be conducted with impunity, that encourages more wrong-doing. WBUK is serving us all."