UK government launches 12-week consultation on whistleblowing regime reform
Key points
- 12-week consultation launched on 12 October
- Proposals include mandatory whistleblowing procedures, broader interim relief and rewards in some economic crime cases
- Proposed statutory duty would cover all public sector employers and private employers with 50+ staff, with civil penalties proposed
On 12 October the UK government launched a 12-week consultation on reforming the whistleblowing regime in Great Britain. Proposals include mandatory whistleblowing procedures, broader interim relief and financial rewards in some economic crime cases. The consultation sets out two options: revised guidance, or a statutory duty. The proposed duty would apply to all public sector employers and private sector employers with 50 or more employees, with civil penalties proposed for non-compliance.
What employers should do
- 关注咨询结果，评估现有举报程序是否符合拟议要求
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Great Britain
- Status
- Open for comment
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- All public sector employers and private sector employers with 50 or more employees (proposed)
- Official source
- Official source pending
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