Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing) Procedure
The Public Interest Disclosure (also known as Whistleblowing) Procedure is designed to deal with concerns raised in relation to specific issues which are in the public interest.
It was introduced in response to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 which provides protection to employees against being dismissed or penalised as a result of disclosing certain serious concerns.
The University’s current policy has recently been updated.
The policy reiterates the University’s commitment to taking seriously concerns related to potential wrongdoing and to protecting those making such disclosures.
Anti-bribery training
The University takes a zero-tolerance position on bribery and corruption and is committed to robust compliance with the legal framework as enshrined in the Bribery Act 2010.
To this end, we are now launching an online training package which has been developed by Marshall ACM, in conjunction with the University.
This should provide an understanding of the key principles of the Bribery Act and its implications for the University.
All staff are encouraged to undertake this training module, and it should be completed by all those whose work means they are at an increased risk of encountering bribery activity. (Those at increased risk includes any staff travelling on university business to countries identified as high risk in the corruption index specified in the policy).
You can undertake the training module and find further information about the Bribery Act and the University’s Anti-Bribery Policy online.