Non-profit organization Oživení cordially invites you to an international conference
Whistleblowing:
The way to protect the financial interests of the EU.
A challenge for Czech Republic
17-18 Sept 2015 / Prague, Czech Republic
Registration is closed
Who we are
Civic association Oživení is a non-profit non-governmental organization. We promote the principles of transparent public administration and sustainable development.
Learn MoreWhy whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is one of the most important tools not only leading to the detection and prevention of fraud and corruption in public administration and private companies, which can lead to considerable savings and saving public resources, ensuring safety and even save lives.
Learn MoreWhy you!
Today, whistleblowers are regarded as snitches or lunatics, or in better case, heroes.
Learn MoreThank you!
Thank you for attending the international conference and thus supported the debate on improving whistleblower protection in CZ.
Speakers
Václav Láska
Senator, lawyerPavel Nechala
Attorney at law, SlovakiaOndřej Závodský
Deputy Minister of Finance, WhistleblowerJana Ustohalová
Editor at MF DNESDavid Ondráčka
Director of Transparency International - Czech RepublicJan Kroupa
Reporter for Czech RadioRichard Moberly
Professor of Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law, USALibor Michálek
SenatorJiří Chytil
WhistleblowerJakub Morávek
Faculty of Law of Charles University in PragueAnita Koncsik
Lawyer and Senior Researcher at K-monitor, HungaryThomas Devine
Legal director at Government Accountability Project, USALenka Bradáčová
Supreme Public ProsecutorVladimír Sitta
WhistleblowerMark Worth
International Whistleblower Project at Blueprint for Free Speech, GermanyHarald Christian Scheu
Faculty of Law, Charles University
Program
Day 1
17 Sep 2015
Day 2
18 Sep 2015
8:30 - 9:00
Registration
9:00
Welcoming remarks
09:10 - 10:00
Introduction to Whistleblowing
Introducing the fundamental problem areas. The concept of whistleblowing- motivation, goodfaith, public interest. Socio-cultural aspects of whistleblowing – protecting not only the financial interests of the country.
Jakub Morávek
10:00 - 10:40
The protection of the financial interests of the EU in practice
Examples and inspiration from the specific cases of whistleblowers who protected the public interest in both the private and public sector.
Mark Worth
10:40 - 11:00
Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:40
International context
International context – Anchoring whistleblowing in terms of the protection of human rights and protection of the EU financial interests (relevant case law)
Harald Christian Scheu
Vladimir Radomirović
11:40 - 12:00
12:00 - 13:20
Lunch
13:20 - 14:00
Approaches to protect whistleblowers
The comparison of legislative / other approaches to protect whistleblowers in the world. Best practice.
Thomas Devine
14:00 - 14:40
Specifics of protection in the public and private sector
Specifics of protection in the public and private sector. Extent of protection – protection tools (labor / criminal, …). Best practice.
David Lewis
14:40 - 15:00
Coffee Break
15:00 - 15:40
External and internal “safety” methods of reporting
External and internal “safety” methods of reporting. Best practice.
Richard Moberly
15:40 - 16:00
Whisleblower’s story telling
Moderated panel, sharing the experience of several whistleblowers from CZ and abroad.
Jakub Klouzal
Vladimír Sitta
Jiří Chytil
Ondřej Závodský
17:15 - 17:30
Conclusion of the Day
8:30
Registration
GRAND PANEL DISCUSION
Implementing whistleblowers protection into national laws.
Libor Michálek
David Lewis
Thomas Devine
Richard Moberly
10:30 - 10:50
10:50 - 11:10
Coffee Break
PANEL DISSCUSION
Whistleblowing provisions in V4 countries and Serbia: Challenges and successes.
Anita Koncsik
Anna Wojciechowska-Nowak
Pavel Nechala
Lenka Franková
Vladimir Radomirović
12:00 – 12:15
12:15 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 14:30
PANEL DISSCUSION
Whistleblower as a key element of investigation to protect the public interests.
David Ondráčka
Václav Láska
Lenka Bradáčová
14:30 – 15:00
15:00 – 15:40
15:40 – 16:00
16:00 - 16:15
Conclusion — End of conference
Location
The Prague New City Hall
Mariánské náměstí 2
Prague 1
Prague 1
GPS: 50°5´13.581″N, 14°25´4.181″E
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Donors
This conference is supported by the European Union Programme Hercule III (2014-2020). This programme is implemented by the European Commission and it was established to promote activities in the field of the protection of the financial interests of the European Union.
This content revlects the author´s view and the European Commission is not responsible for the views displayed in the publications and/or in conjunction with the activities for which the grant is used.
The Conference will be held under the patronage of the City of Prague
and the support of the British Embassy in Prague
Conference’s media partner is Právní prostor.cz
