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Whistle

Blower Policy

An important aspect of accountability and transparency is a mechanism to
enable all individuals to voice concerns internally in a responsible and
effective manner when they discover information which they believe shows
serious malpractice.

Our whistle blowing policy is therefore fundamental to the organization's
professional integrity. In addition, it reinforces the value the organization
places on staff to be honest and respected members of their individual
professions. It provides a method of properly addressing bona fide concerns
that individuals within the organization might have, while also offering
whistle blowers protection from victimization, harassment or disciplinary
proceedings.

It should be emphasized that the policy is intended to assist only those
individuals who believe they have discovered malpractice or impropriety. It is
not designed to question financial or business decisions taken by the
organization nor should it be used to reconsider any matters which have been
investigated under the harassment, grievance or disciplinary policies and
procedures.

Fundamental elements of our Whistle Blower Policy are highlighted below:

• All staff are protected from victimization, harassment or disciplinary
action as a result of any disclosure, where the disclosure is made in good
faith and is not made maliciously or for personal gain.

• All disclosures are required to be made in writing.

• Disclosures made anonymously are not entertained.

• Disclosures made are investigated fully including interviews with all the
witnesses and other parties involved.

• All whistle blowing disclosures made are treated as confidential and the
identity of the whistle blower is protected at all stages in any internal
matter or investigation.

• Disciplinary action (up to and including dismissal) may be taken against
the wrongdoer dependant on the results of the investigation.

• There are no adverse consequences for anyone who reports a whistle
blowing concern in good faith. However, any individual found
responsible for making allegations maliciously or in bad faith may be
subject to disciplinary action.

During the year no whistle blowing incidence was reported under the
mentioned procedure.

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