PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT 2018 - SECT 3

PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT 2018 - SECT 3

3—Objects

The objects of this Act are—

            (a)         to encourage and facilitate the disclosure, in the public interest, of information about substantial risks to public health or safety, or to the environment, and about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in public administration—

                  (i)         by ensuring that proper procedures are in place for the making of such disclosures and for dealing with such disclosures; and

                  (ii)         by providing appropriate protections for those who make such disclosures; and

            (b)         to ensure that there is appropriate oversight of public interest disclosures about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in public administration.