Conducting research, engaging in comparative studies of "foreign jurisdictions", and developing proposals to improve whistleblower protection.
These are the plans the Department of Justice and Correctional Services is looking at to better protect whistleblowers – some of whom have been murdered for speaking out and lifting the lid on high-level corruption.
According to Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, the proposals should be finalised by the end of the financial year – March 2023.
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This emerged in Lamola's response to a written parliamentary question from DA MP Werner Horn.
He said:
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is embarking upon a process to review the legislative framework for whistleblower protection. This work entails: assessing submissions received and debates in the public space advocating for changes; conducting research; engaging in comparative studies of foreign jurisdictions; and developing proposals to improve whistleblower protection. These proposals will be finalised by the end of this...
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