Whistleblower Bill offers no protection

Initially referred to as ‘Whistleblower’s Protection Bill’, it gave the impression that its main objective would be to protect individuals who report suspected corruption activity in government departments in order to prevent the problem. Even the President when he announced the proposed Bill, stated that the intention is to protect whistleblowers from victimisation after they have reported to investigating authorities. But that may not be the case.

Part III, Clause 9 of the Bill requires the disclosure of impropriety to reveal their full name, address and occupation of the whistleblower.