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Confidential Reporting (Whistleblowing) Policy - What is whistleblowing?

2.1 Whistleblowing is the reporting of suspected wrongdoing or dangers in relation to any activities that the Council is engaged in. It covers the following specific wrongdoing/practices: 

  • a criminal offence
  • breach of any legal obligation
  • a miscarriage of justice
  • danger to the health and safety of any individual 
  • damage to the environment
  • the deliberate concealment of information about any of the above

Whistleblowing is for disclosures that are in the public interest, it is not to be used for raising complaints relating to personal circumstances or treatment at work. In those cases, employees should use the grievance procedure or other appropriate Human Resources procedure.