13. Whistleblowing



Under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA), employees and workers who disclose information about alleged wrongdoing at work (“whistleblowing”) have specific rights, including the right not to suffer a detriment or be victimised, and for employees, the right not to be unfairly dismissed for blowing the whistle.



Whistleblowing law is complicated and anyone contemplating blowing the whistle should seek expert advice. One of the best sources of advice is national charity Public Concern at Work (PCAW) (www.pcaw.org.uk) which runs a helpline. This Chapter contains a brief summary of the law.