Partner Anna Bradshaw has commented on the UK government’s proposals to strengthen the whistleblowing framework, including plans to introduce financial rewards and enhanced protections for those reporting financial crime.

Speaking to ACAMS, Anna noted that stronger protections may prove a greater incentive than financial rewards alone for individuals seeking to report wrongdoing. She also highlighted the importance of ensuring enforcement agencies have the resources needed to deal with any increase in reports.

The proposals form part of wider efforts to encourage the reporting of economic crime and strengthen the UK’s whistleblowing regime.

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