Guidance for In-House Lawyers on Whistleblowing
In-house lawyers considering whistleblowing have been advised by the Law Society to provide factual information, avoiding suspicions or unfounded allegations.
The Law Society, in consultation with whistleblowing charity Protect, emphasizes the importance of disclosing specific information with factual content.
- Stick to first-hand information
- Relate to categories of wrongdoing, such as:
- Miscarriages of justice
- Damage to the environment
- Criminal offences
- Ensure reasonable belief that making the disclosure is in the public interest
Disclose specific information with factual content, not suspicions or unfounded allegations.
Author's summary: Lawyers should provide factual whistleblower reports.
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