Whistleblower Protection Laws Around the World

Explore this section and become familiar with the regulations related to whistleblowing channels or any other aspects related to fraud or corruption prevention established in each country.

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Whistleblower Protection in the Middle East :

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 on Combating Discrimination and Hate:
This law does not have a specific article dealing with reporting, but it establishes a legal framework to combat discrimination and hatred, including the protection of those who report such acts.

Saudi Arabia

Vision 2030 and its emphasis on the fight against corruption: No specific article is mentioned in a single legislative document,but several reforms and regulations have been enacted under this framework to protect whistleblowers.

Control and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha): Specific provisions on whistleblowing are included in Nazaha's operating procedures, although they are not specified. Nazaha's operating procedures,although no items are specified in publicly available in publicly available documentation.

Qatar

Law No. 14 of 2014 on the Fight against Corruption:
Article 17: Establishes whistleblower protection, prohibiting retaliation against those who report cases of corruption

Jordan

Integrity and Anti-Corruption Act 2016:
Article 16: Provides protection to those who report acts of corruption, guaranteeing their anonymity and prohibiting reprisals.

Egypt

Law No. 10 of 2015 on the Fight against Corruption:
Article 22: Provides protection measures for whistleblowers whistleblowers, including their anonymity and their anonymity and security.

Israel

Whistleblower Protection Act of 1997:
Article 2: Defines basic protections for whistleblowers, including measures against dismissal or other retaliation.
Article 4: Establishes the procedure for the presentation of complaints and the protection of anonymity.