Whistleblowing guidance issued
Public liability
2nd December 2008
The British Standards Institute, along with the charity Public Concern at Work (PCAW), has launched a new code of practice for organisations and businesses on how to protect employees who disclose wrongdoing.
According to Personnel Today, the publication of the guidance marks the tenth anniversary of the Public Interest Disclosure Act, which was brought in the protect whistleblowers from dismissal or victimisation at work.
PCAW deputy director Anna Myers said that while the legislation was aimed at those who had already suffered victimisation, the new guidance is aimed at preventing it in the first instance.
She commented: "Employees want to know that they will be listened to and not questioned as to why they are raising concerns.
"We want organisations to get it right and if they are unwilling or unable to, then the proper authorities can address it."
Established in 1993 following a number of scandals, PCAW has played a key role in getting the issue of whistleblowing on the governance agenda and developing relevant legislation.
