Plans to review whistleblowing protections

A call for evidence to look at the current whistleblowing laws, and specifically whether there is enough support for people to report wrongdoing, has been launched by Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson.

The announcement is part of a wider of package of measures being outlined by the government as part of the Parliament-long Review of Employment Law and through the employment-related law Red Tape Challenge.

The measures include changes that streamline the employment tribunal system and also help employers make the offer of settlements or use early conciliation to resolve workplace disputes.

“We believe the current whistleblowing system works well. However, we cannot be complacent and recent events have put the spotlight on these protections,” said Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson.

“We have already introduced significant changes which have strengthened the protections, but in order to better support those who take the often difficult decision to report wrongdoing at work, we are launching a call for evidence to help us see if further changes are required in light of this,” she added.

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