5 Amendments of Miroslav POCHE related to 2016/2055(INI)
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the definition of whistle-blowing includes the protection of those who disclose information with a reasonable belief and evidence that the information is true at the time it is disclosed, including those who make inaccurate disclosures in honest error;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses the need to establish an independent EU institutionxplore all the existing EU structures, instruments and capacities that could be used as a point of coordination for the centralized EU approach towards whistle-blowers. Should this be evaluated as insufficient, than the establishment of a new body under the EU legal framework could be considered, with sufficient budgetary resources, in order to help whistle-blowers use the right channels to disclose their information on possible irregularities affecting the financial interests of the Union, while protecting their confidentiality and offering assistance against possible retaliatory measures;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. The European institutions should raise awareness of the serious effects of defenceless whistleblowers, therefore the Commission should provide a comprehensive action plan in this direction.
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Requests the establishment of a special office within Parliamentplatform within the CONT committee structure for receiving information from whistle- blowers relatinged to the financial interests of the Union, which will also provide them with advice and help in protecting them against any possible retaliatory measures, until such time as an independent EU institution has been established as referred to in paragraph 4;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
(1) Commission should provide a clear legal framework that guarantees that those exposing illegal or unethical activities are protected from retaliation or prosecution.