Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
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public-interest-disclosure-act-1998-298-1438659
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Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
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The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that protects whistleblowers from detrimental treatment by their employer. Influenced by various financial scandals and accidents, along with the report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, the bill was introduced to Parliament by Richard Shepherd and given government support, on the condition that it become an amendment to the Employment Rights Act 1996. After receiving the Royal Assent on 2 July
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United Kingdom whistleblower legislation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Interest_Disclosure_Act_1998
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2024-02-10T00:17:19Z
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