The EU Whistleblower Directive: Where do We Stand Since the Passing of the Transposition Deadline?

• Year: 2023

Speaker

Ida Nowers is Law and Policy Coordinator at the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN). WIN is an international membership organisation connecting over 50 civil society NGOs working to support and defend whistleblowers. Since 2019, Ida has been responsible for supporting the advocacy of WIN’s members and associates and facilitates the exchange of expertise on whistleblowing law and practice around the world.

Ida leads the EU Whistleblowing Monitor, a collaborative platform which tracks the transposition and implementation of the EU Directive on Whistleblowing (2019/1937) across all 27 EU Member States. Ida was previously Senior Adviser at UK whistleblowing charity Protect, providing legal advice and support to hundreds of individual whistleblowers and consultancy and training to public and private organisations on implementing effective institutional whistleblowing arrangements.

Topic

The e-presentation serves as a comprehensive and informative guide, offering an in-depth exploration of the European Union Whistleblowing Directive. This directive represents a pivotal development in the realm of legal protection for whistleblowers within the European Union, and this presentation aims to shed light on its various facets.

At its core, the e-presentation serves as a foundational introduction to the EU Whistleblowing Directive, ensuring that viewers have a solid understanding of its purpose and significance. It navigates through the intricacies of this directive, helping viewers grasp the critical role it plays in promoting transparency, accountability, and the safeguarding of public interest across the EU.

Furthermore, this presentation delves into the legal context surrounding the EU Whistleblowing Directive. It meticulously dissects the legal framework, discussing the origins, evolution, and underlying principles that have culminated in the creation of this directive. By providing this context, it equips viewers with the knowledge needed to appreciate the directive's importance within the broader legal landscape of the European Union.

A central focus of the e-presentation is the status of transposition of the EU Whistleblowing...