Guidance

The Public Interest Disclosure Act

The Act protects most workers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

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Applies to England and Wales

Documents

The Public Interest Disclosure Act

Details

The Act protects workers from detrimental treatment or victimisation from their employer if, in the public interest, they blow the whistle on wrongdoing.

Published 1 May 2013