The widespread introduction of legislation protecting the
actions of 'whistleblowers', and increased public
expectations of global corporate accountability, mean that
businesses need to adopt a proactive approach to managing
allegations or disclosures that point to misconduct within their
organisation. Not understanding the law surrounding whistleblowing
can be costly for businesses in terms of potential claims as well
as damage to reputation.
Whistleblowing is a high priority on international and national
anti-corruption agendas, and is continuing to grow in importance,
highlighting whistleblowing's relevance as a corporate
governance and regulatory tool.
To help our clients navigate and understand the varying laws
relating to whistleblowing, we have produced a global guide which
gives businesses a practical overview of the legislation applicable
to 'whistleblowing' in 49 jurisdictions around the
world.
