Calls grow for clearer safeguards in whistleblowing

A government-commissioned review of the UK whistleblowing framework has identified significant areas of concern, including a lack of clarity around key legal definitions, limited statutory guidance on protections for whistleblowers, and widespread dissatisfaction with employment tribunal processes. It also highlighted that many organisations lack robust internal reporting procedures, leaving both workers and employers uncertain about their rights and responsibilities. Although the report stops short of making recommendations, it adds weight to growing calls for reform and signals increasing pressure on government and employers to deliver clearer, more consistent safeguards for those who speak up in the public interest.