What Makes A Whistleblower Law Successful In Today's Globalized World?

Part I: Roadmap and the failings of laws that focus exclusively on anti-retaliation

Increasingly, nations have come to recognize the important role whistleblowers play in preventing fraud, corruption, and public health crises. However, most whistleblower laws and programs around the world are woefully inadequate or nonexistent. This four-part series explores basic provisions necessary in any whistleblower program, particularly in today's globalized world, in which illegal activities are often international or transnational in nature. Lastly, this series will touch on and provide specific recommendations for current whistleblower initiatives such as the EU Whistleblower Directive.