Whistleblowers report government and corporate corruption to law enforcement, protected from prosecution and lawsuits. In the US, whistleblowers register with the Office of Special Counsel and are protected by the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act. 18 legal acts cover a range of illegal activities, enforced by the Federal Office of Whistleblower Protection Program. The European Union […]
Law enforcement agencies use informants to gather information about illegal activities. Informants can be placed or recruited within criminal organizations or communities. They receive immunity from prosecution and may receive clemency for prior offenses. Undercover officers can also act as informants. The use of informants is controversial, but they can provide valuable information for important […]
Whistleblowers report misconduct within an organization and can be internal or external. They are protected by law in many countries, but may face stress and legal prosecution. Famous cases include Enron and Joseph Darby’s exposure of prisoner abuse in Abu Ghraib. A whistleblower is a person working within an organization who reports misconduct. He or […]
