Confidentiality and “whistleblowing” (public interest disclosure)
A member of staff may raise a concern under the Whistleblowing Policy where they have a reasonable belief that (a) one or more of the issues listed below has occurred, is occurring, or is likely to occur; and (b) that disclosing the matter is in the public interest.
- a criminal offence
- failure to comply with legal obligations
- financial or non-financial maladministration, malpractice, impropriety or fraud
- academic or professional malpractice
- a risk to the health or safety of any individual
- environmental damage
- a miscarriage of justice
- sexual harassment (unwanted conduct of a sexual nature)
- attempts to suppress or conceal any information relating to any of the above
The Policy is not intended to apply to matters relating to personal grievances or discipline except where such issues raise concerns in the public interest.