Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 guide for Ministers

This guide provides information and guidance for Ministers who may receive protected disclosures.

The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 (or PDA) is about disclosing serious wrongdoing – sometimes called ‘whistle-blowing’ – and explains the procedures to be followed when making a disclosure, as well as the protections available to those who do make a disclosure.