Raising concerns and whistleblowing: guidance for staff

This practice note explains your professional and regulatory obligations to raise concerns about the actions of your practice.

It may not be easy for individuals to raise concerns about the actions of their practice, but there are professional and regulatory obligations to do so in certain situations.

This practice note also explains the effect of whistleblowing legislation in protecting those who raise concerns.

This practice note is the Law Society’s view of good practice in this area, and is not legal advice. For more information, see the legal status.