Axiological status of the Directive on Whistleblower Protection

Abstract

Directive on Whistleblower Protection is definitely aimed at tipping the balance in favour of those reporting irregular activities and end -at the least legally- with the negative view of the informer or snitch. In order to make this legal transformation part of the civic culture, it is essential to analyse the main axiological problems arising from the act of reporting, such as the nature of moral duty, the conflicts of underlying values, the connection with freedom of expression, the controversy about good faith, anonymity and rewards, or the moral legitimacy of whistleblowing protection measures.

Keywords:

Whistleblower, Anonymous complaint, Moral Duty, Axiology, Good Faith