Whistleblowing—law firms

What is whistleblowing?

Whistleblowing is the common term used to describe a situation where:

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   someone who works in or for an organisation (a worker)

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   raises a concern about a possible fraud, crime, danger or other serious risk

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   that could threaten customers, colleagues, shareholders, the public or the organisation's reputation

Whistleblowing legislation is governed by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA 1998). PIDA 1998 was incorporated into ERA 1996 and provides a framework within which a worker can safely draw matters to the attention of their employer or, where necessary, to an external body, without fear of being dismissed or being subjected to any form of detriment.

SRA reporting obligations

The SRA Standards and Regulations impose specific reporting requirements on:

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   solicitors,