SHORT ANSWER:
The Whistleblowers Protection Act of 2011 provides mechanisms for the protection of whistleblowers against victimization.
DETAILS:
- Establishes a framework for reporting corruption and misconduct in government and public sector.
- Provides for the confidentiality of the whistleblower's identity.
- Prohibits victimization or harassment of whistleblowers.
- Allows for the establishment of a competent authority to receive complaints.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Victimization of a whistleblower can lead to penalties for the offender, including imprisonment.
SOURCE:
- Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2011
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