OTTAWA -- Transparency International (TI) the leading international anti-corruption organization hosts a roundtable of whistleblowing experts in Prague this week. TI is in the final stages of developing best practice guidelines that are intended to help national legislatures to create effective whistleblower legislation.
Following a research project into whistleblower laws around the world, the roundtable will review the draft findings and establish a consensus on best practices. Thirty participants from 17 countries are taking part. David Hutton, executive director of FAIR, will provide the Canadian perspective, sharing FAIR's 11-year experience, the current status of whistleblower protection in Canada, and lessons learned.
"It is exciting to see an organization of TI's stature taking a leadership role on this issue" says Hutton. "Whistleblower protection is increasingly recognized as a key anti-corruption strategy, but many countries including Canada are struggling to make it work. This process will produce expert guidance to help our lawmakers do better."
Following the roundtable, FAIR will report on the proceedings as well as providing commentary on the final best practice recommendations when these are published.