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The protection of Whistleblowers
Margareta Habazin
; Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Croatia
Abstract
Although it may have negative connotations, the appearance of whistleblowers is generally seen as a positive occurrence. Persecution and fear of the superiors and institutions have become a serious problem in international organisations, public
administrations, and private companies. That is why many countries and international organisations pass laws and regulations that protect the whistleblowers. Their minimal protection is prescribed by labour laws, and occasionally by
special laws (particularly in the EU member states). In Croatia, the provisions relevant for the protection of whistleblowers are contained in the Labour Act and the Law on Civil Servants. All the regulations in this area stimulate reporting corruption, which has preventive effects. The protection of whistleblowers is a new area that still requires search for the best solutions.
Keywords
protection of whistleblowers; corruption; Croatia; the European Union; the Council of Europe; The USA
Hrčak ID:
135418
URI
Publication date:
7.6.2010.
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