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The Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec(2014)7, adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 30 April 2014, offers important policy advice to member states on the content of such a framework and this brief guide gives suggestions on how it might be put in place, drawing on existing international practice.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 
SOME KEY CONCEPTS EXPLAINED 
          Public interest 
          Openness, confidentiality, anonymity 
          Confidential advice 
STEP 1 – REVIEW 
STEP 2 – CONSULTATION 
STEP 3 – REFORM 
STEP 4 – EVALUATION 
SELECTED RESOURCES 
RECOMMENDATION CM/REC(2014)7 
          Appendix to Recommendation CM/Rec(2014)7
 
          
              
       
          A framework to ensure that whistleblowers are protected by the law and that their public interest reports or disclosures are effectively acted upon will strengthen democratic societies based on human rights and the rule of law.
The Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec(2014)7, adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 30 April 2014, offers important policy advice to member states on the content of such a framework and this brief guide gives suggestions on how it might be put in place, drawing on existing international practice.
