Combating Corruption via Guidelines Pertaining to Whistle-blowers Protection

Abstract

Whistleblowers, who are usually employees, disclose illegal, unethical, unsafe, or fraudulent practices occurring within their organizations. The methods of protection for these individuals differ from one jurisdiction to another, with some governments offering robust and consistent safeguards, while others, such as France, Japan, and the UK, provide varying degrees of protection through their laws and regulations. The existing whistleblower laws often fail to take a serious approach, leaving individuals vulnerable to retaliation. Thus, It is essential for countries to adopt best practices and implement effective strategies to ensure that whistleblowers are shielded from such retaliatory actions.