The Role of Whistleblowers in the Fight Against Economic Crime

Alexander, Richard

Abstract

Whistleblowers have an essential role in the fight against economic crime, but their position is also not without risk. There are a number of ways in which they need protection, ranging from strong employment law provisions to witness protection programmes for themselves and their families. Although a number of jurisdictions, including the U.K., have provisions catering for these issues, they do not provide a perfect solution and, not least in a country such as Nigeria, the solutions themselves can give rise to issues which need to be addressed.

Citation

Alexander, R. (2004, June). The Role of Whistleblowers in the Fight Against Economic Crime. Paper presented at National Seminar on Economic Crimes 2004, Abuja, Nigeria

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: National Seminar on Economic Crimes 2004
• Start Date: Jun 27, 2004
• End Date: Jun 29, 2004
• Publication Date: Jun 29, 2004
• Deposit Date: Dec 13, 2004
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 13, 2004
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Fraud, money laundering, employment law, unfair dismissal, witness protection
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference