Whistleblowing: The Law Society
The Law Society has published excellent guidance on whistleblowing for in-house solicitors — well worth reading in full →
It thoughtfully explores the ethical and legal challenges, including the tension between upholding the rule of law and maintaining confidentiality and legal professional privilege.
The article includes a practical checklist to help solicitors assess whether disclosure is in the public interest, breaches privilege, or triggers a duty to report.
It also outlines protections under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and discusses internal vs external reporting, risks of victimisation, and privilege implications.
Developed with Protect, the UK’s leading whistleblowing charity, the guidance is part of a wider ethics framework and is open for consultation.
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