Whistleblower Law
Description
Whistleblowers have been essential figures in uncovering secrecy and demanding public accountability, both for state institutions and private organisations. But disclosure comes with significant risks to the whistleblower. In this episode, Juliet Van Gyseghem speaks with Dr Vigjilenca Abazi about the legal mechanisms that have been put in place to protect whistleblowers and the integrity of their disclosures. Dr Vigjilenca Abazi is an Assistant Professor at Maastricht University, and co-drafted the model EU Directive for the protection of whistleblowers. Our conversation will touch on the Directive, as part of a wider exploration of whistleblower law. We’ll be discussing the conflicting interests that complicate potential solutions, and explore the law’s interplay with non-legal routes to build a wider culture of transparency and accountability.
United States
