My hon. Friend makes an important point on whistleblowers. They get privilege if they give evidence to a parliamentary Committee, but the act of coming to give evidence is not necessarily privileged and they could face legal action for choosing to reveal information. We should look seriously at the idea of extending privilege so that any whistleblower invited to come to a parliamentary Committee will be protected in the act of giving evidence.
Lawfare and UK Court System
Proceeding contribution from
Damian Collins
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 20 January 2022.
It occurred during Backbench debate on Lawfare and UK Court System.
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Session
2021-22
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Subjects
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2023-02-06 12:31:36 +0000
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