LAW Nº44bis/2017 OF 06/09/2017 RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF WHISTLE BLOWERS | 44BIS/2017 OF 06/09/2017 — Rwanda law | Esheria

LAW Nº44bis/2017 OF 06/09/2017 RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF WHISTLE BLOWERS

This provision states that the law’s purpose is to protect whistleblowers and safeguard the public interest.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
44BIS/2017 OF 06/09/2017
Status
In force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
Official source
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Statute overview

About this statute

This provision states that the law’s purpose is to protect whistleblowers and safeguard the public interest. This article defines key terms used in the law. People must report information they know or have been told about offences or unlawful conduct, and whistleblowers must verify the information before reporting it. Whistleblowing may be made orally, in writing, or by other means, and the person reporting must always disclose their identity. A whistle blower must not give false or malicious information.