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Whistleblowing in Defence Review
09 September 2026
Lead MP
Calvin Bailey
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
DefenceEconomyWomen & Equalities
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Calvin Bailey raised concerns about whistleblowing in defence review in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Mr Bailey confirmed the completion of a ministerial-led review into whistleblowing in Defence and placed a copy of the Final Report in the Library of the House. The review focused on the effectiveness of existing policies and procedures for raising concerns within the Armed Forces, examining the consistency and accessibility of whistleblowing procedures and comparing them with civilian frameworks. The review concluded that the current framework does not have a structural or legal deficit but rather issues in implementation, and the recommendations will focus on practical improvements to deliver clarity, accessibility, and trust. Engagement with Service personnel was a key aspect of this work, ensuring their voices were heard.
The review concluded that the current framework does not have a structural or legal deficit but rather issues in implementation, and the recommendations will focus on practical improvements to deliver clarity, accessibility, and trust. Engagement with Service personnel was a key aspect of this work, ensuring their voices were heard.
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