EUROPEAN COMMISSION: NEIL KINNOCK PRESENTS WHISTLEBLOWERS' CHARTER.

From: European Report | Date: December 1, 1999 | Copyright information

"I have long held the view that conscientious and responsible whistleblowing in public and private sector organisations is necessary and justified", said Neil Kinnock, adding: "I cannot, however, describe myself as an enthusiast for whistleblowing. No sensible person really could". However, the Vice President for Administrative Reform went on to acknowledge: "the first people to suspect that something is going seriously or criminally or dangerously wrong in an organisation will usually be the people who work there. If people at work are encouraged to be vigilant, and are reassured ...

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