Standard 4 : Comprehensive enforcement mechanisms

The law must clearly define oversight and enforcement authorities (i.e. independent agencies). In addition, the legislation must provide availability of judicial review and effective sanctions for persons who prevent the whistleblower from filling a report or who take revenge on the whistleblower or persons close to him/her.

Summary

Legislation of all countries must be harmonized with international standards regarding the effective sanctions for person who prevent the whistle-blowing.

ALB BIH KOS MNE MKD AVG
Oversight and enforcement authorities
3
3
3
3
3
3
Availability of judicial review
3
0
3
1
3
2
Effective sanctions
3
0
1
1
1
1.2

Current state of play

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Oversight and enforcement authorities Availability of judicial review Effective sanctions