4 Amendments of Ignazio CORRAO related to 2016/2224(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Union is founded on the values of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights, which are enshrined in Article 2 TEU;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas reporting by whistle- blowers of information that could threaten or harm the public interest is done on the basis of their freedom of expression and information, both rights enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, in particular Article 11 thereof, and with a strong sense of responsibility and civic morality;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that whistle-blowing plays a crucial role in the fight against corruption and other serious crimes; points out that protection of whistle-blowers should not be limited only to cases where confidential information is revealed but to all cases of disclosure of misconduct, wrongdoing or involvement in illegal activities; points out that the existing Union legislation on protection of whistle- blowers is scattered and that the protection of whistle-blowers across the Member States is uneven, which often impacts and, in certain cases, non-existent, which could impact highly negatively on EU policies;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expresses its concern at retaliation against whistle-blowers in their personal and professional lives, resulting in discrimination and social exclusion, not infrequently affecting their families also, and at the possibility of initiating criminal and civil judicial proceedings against whistle- blowers; calls for the creation of a clear horizontal legal framework that includes definitions, protection against different forms of reprisals, and exemptions from criminal and civil proceedings, according to criteria to be established; considers it essential, moreover, to protect whistle-blowers in psychological, physical, financial and professional terms and ensure prompt compensation for any harm suffered by them as a result of their actions;