Monique Bouffe published in the Environmental Whistleblowing Toolkit

Monique Bouffe, alongside other writers has co-authored the Environmental Whistleblowing Toolkit published by Protect.

Protect aims to make whistleblowing work for individuals, organisations and society. The Environmental Whistleblowing Toolkit is a practical toolkit aimed at helping an individual understand their rights when raising environmental concerns in the workplace.

Climate change threatens the very existence of life on this planet. International experts tell us that we need to act urgently as widespread change has already occurred. If we are to prevent further environmental harm and keep global warming below the 1.5°C that scientists say is required to prevent catastrophic damage, we need to use every tool in the box. Whistleblowing is one of these tools.

The article has a number of chapters including Introduction, Environmental Whistleblowing in the UK, What is an environmental concern?; What information do you need to raise an environmental concern?; Practical tips: what should you consider when raising a concern?; Who should you raise an environmental concern with?; Will you be protected if you raise an environmental concern?; Other ways to get an environmental concern addressed; Psychological safety and other sources of support; and Annex.

Read the full article here.

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Monique Bouffe practices in Public Law, Employment & Discrimination Law, Education Law, Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. She recently succeeded in a whistleblowing case for a Covid-19 health and safety whistleblower.

To find out more about Monique, contact Nick Levett on +44 (0)20 7427 4908 or Mark Gardner on +44 (0)20 7427 4909. 

External Publications 17 Oct, 2023