Office of the Whistleblower Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Creates the statutory Office of the Whistleblower to handle whistleblowing matters
• Outlines the office’s role in supporting whistleblowers and managing disclosures
• Aims to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and unfair treatment
• Sets up the legal framework for the office’s existence and operation

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the Lords. The next stage is typically Committee Stage in the Lords for detailed scrutiny and amendments.