Transparency International Ireland

❝We're seeing a quiet revolution of how fast the whistleblower rules are getting expanded on a horizontal level in legislation, much deeper than one can see in the EU Whistleblower Directive itself.❞ Speaking at Transparency International Ireland and Integrity at Work event, Dr. Vigjilenca Abazi, our Co-Founder and Executive Director, highlighted the role litigation will play in the next five years in whistleblowing. 1️⃣ Who can benefit? Vigjilenca described the "legal mess" created by EU Member States "doing things very differently" which results in whistleblowers having "very different legal experiences" depending on their country. 2️⃣ What can be covered? We can expect tensions between the  European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union based on what falls under the Directive. 3️⃣ How can it be applied? The most interesting cases to look out for are related to reporting channels, given that the Directive doesn't create a hierarchy between internal and external channels of reporting. This is particularly important in cases of state capture where relying on EU institutions will potentially be more affirmative for whistleblowers. ❝The European Commission is quite discontent with how most Member States didn't manage to transpose the EU Whistleblower Directive.❞ Our Fellow Dr. Simon Gerdemann described the discontentment of the European Commission towards EU Member States because many "don't understand what they're doing or are refusing to transpose some of the requirements". 🔴 Most importantly, the Commission is displeased with the "so-called company group privilege," which it sees as circumventing the Directive. 🔴 The Commission is "very discontent with most EU MS not having whistleblower protection in the national security sector."

Mary Inman joined co-panelists Jennifer Gibson (Psst.org) and Eliza Lockhart (Centre for Finance and Security (CFS) at RUSI) to discuss The Latest Trends in Encouraging Whistleblowing at Transparency International Ireland’s Integrity at Work Week conference. Highlights included Eliza’s discussion of her forthcoming research paper supporting the adoption of an American-style whistleblower reward program to fight economic crime in the U.K. and Jennifer’s new nonprofit Psst.org geared at empowering #tech #whistleblowers and developing technology to aggregate whistleblowers and allow them to report wrongdoing collectively, thereby avoiding the first-mover problem.

That's a wrap for the Integrity at Work (IAW) Week Online Conference, titled 'Beyond Borders: Fresh Perspectives on Whistleblowing and Workplace Integrity' Over the past four days, delegates heard from an engaging lineup of speakers who engaged participants in diverse panel discussions, exploring topics such as the latest trends in whistleblowing, conflict management systems, psychological support for whistleblowers, new technologies and tools for employers, and the impact of gender on speaking up.  The IAW team would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our conference partners The Ethics Institute, EDHEC Business School, GLOBALEAKS, Whistleblower Partners LLP, University of Galway and Protect for their invaluable contributions in delivering their panels. Thank you to all the delegates who participated in the online webinars and accessed the recordings. We look forward to welcoming you back next year! For more information about the panels and speakers, please visit the Integrity at Work website: https://lnkd.in/dB37uzhW #IAWConference #whistleblowers #integrity #Ethics #TransparencyInternational #IntegrityatWork 

The Integrity at Work (IAW) Week Online Conference – ‘Beyond Borders: Fresh Perspectives on Whistleblowing and Workplace Integrity’ will wrap up with another full day of engaging webinars. The opening session will provide an ‘Update on Ireland’s Protected Disclosures Act – 18 Months Since the 2022 Amendments.’ Gráinne Madden will moderate this panel discussion featuring insights from Rory Treanor, Aoife Drudy, and Donal O’Connor. At midday, there will be a screening of ‘When We Speak,’ directed by Tas Booker. This film showcases the journeys of three whistleblowers as they share their motivations, experiences, and the repercussions of their cases. In the afternoon, Ida Nowers will facilitate the final panel discussion on ‘Implementing the EU Whistleblowing Directive: Implications for Ireland, Member States, Employers, and Citizens.’ This session will feature contributions from Marie Terracol, Dr. Simon Gerdemann, and Dr. Vigjilenca Abazi. The conference will conclude with a closing session led by Kate O’Hara, summarising the valuable insights gained from the week's panel discussions at the Integrity at Work Conference 2024. For more details about the panels and speakers, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dB37uzhW #IAWConference #whistleblowers #integrity #Ethics #TransparencyInternational #IntegrityatWork

Day three of the Integrity at Work (IAW) Week Online Conference, titled ‘Beyond Borders: Fresh Perspectives on Whistleblowing and Workplace Integrity’, will commence with a panel discussion on ‘How Technology Can Support Disclosure & Better Protect Whistleblowers’, moderated by Ida Nowers at 10:00 AM (GMT).      Following this, Marie Terracol will introduce ‘Transparency International’s New Self-Assessment Tool: Internal Whistleblowing Systems Framework’ at 12:00 PM (GMT).      In the afternoon, The Ethics Institute will present a panel on ‘The Practicalities of Setting Up Conflict of Interest Management Processes in Organisations’ at 14:00 PM (GMT)     The final session of the day will delve into the topic of ‘Whistleblowing and Women: Understanding the Impact of Gender on Speaking Up’ at 15:45 PM (GMT)    For more details about the panels and speakers, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dB37uzhW #IAWConference #whistleblowers #integrity #Ethics #TransparencyInternational #IntegrityatWork 

Day two of the Integrity at Work (IAW) Week Online Conference, titled "Beyond Borders: Fresh Perspectives on Whistleblowing and Workplace Integrity," will commence today at 10:00 AM (GMT). The event will kick off with a panel discussion on "Blind Spots in Handling Whistleblowing Reports," presented by EDHEC Business School. Following this, there will be a discussion entitled "Navigating Workplace Whistleblowing: Key Takeaways from Training Employers & IAW Helpdesk Launch," featuring TI Ireland Associates Gráinne Madden and Rory Treanor. The final panel will delve into "Partnering with Disclosers: Learning from Whistleblowers," hosted by the University of Galway (NUIG). For more details about the panels and speakers, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dB37uzhW #IAWConference #whistleblowers #integrity #Ethics #TransparencyInternational #IntegrityatWork 

The Integrity at Work (IAW) Week Online Conference – ‘Beyond Borders: Fresh Perspectives on Whistleblowing and Workplace Integrity’ will commence today at 11.30 (GMT). Opening remarks will be made by Integrity at Work Programme Manager, Kate O'Hara and Transparency International Ireland Chief Executive, John Devitt with a keynote speech delivered by The Honourable Mr Justice Peter Charleton. This will be followed by fascinating panel discussions on ‘Supporting Whistleblower Well-being: New Developments & What’s Still Needed’ with Clinical Psychologist Dr Brigid MacCarthy. In the afternoon Protect Chief Executive, Elizabeth Gardiner will moderate a panel discussion with Christian Hunt Founder of Human Risk and Pav Gill, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Confide Platform on ‘Integrity & the Board: Curious or Complacent Leadership’. The closing session will explore ‘Latest Trends in Encouraging Whistleblowing’, moderated by Mary Inman, Partner at Whistleblower Partners LLP and joined by Jennifer Gibson, Psst Co-Founder and Eliza Lockhart, Research Fellow at RUSI. #IAWConference #whistleblowers #integrity #ethics #TransparencyInternational #IntegrityatWork