SUMMARIZED GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM MEASURES IN TERMS OF DIRECTIONS, PROBLEMS AND EXPECTED STRATEGIC RESULTS

Problem: 1.6.3. Whistleblower protection is not properly implemented due to insufficient institutional capacity of the authorized bodies and shortcomings in legislative regulation

Progress in the implementation of measures as of 03.07.2024
measures, the implementation of which as of 31.03.2024
1 1 4 1 3
10
Implemented Partially implemented In progress Not implemented Not started
Measures implemented (fully and partially) - 2 ( 20%)
Name of the ESR Name of the measure The main implementer Monitoring results (latest) Status % of measures implemented (fully and partially) Evaluation of achievement of ESR Середній рівень ОСР
Direction 1.6. Protection of corruption whistleblowers
20% 2 / 10
0.0%
Problem 1.6.3. Whistleblower protection is not properly implemented due to insufficient institutional capacity of the authorized bodies and shortcomings in legislative regulation
20% 2 / 10
0.0%
1.1 ОСР 1.6.3.1. The National Agency and other authorized bodies (units), within their scope of authority, properly implement whistleblower protection in practice through: monitoring the activities of authorized units (authorized officers) in matters of prevention and detection of corruption regarding their work with whistleblowers; proper coordination among agencies authorized to provide whistleblower protection; a proper level of legal protection of whistleblowers; facilitating the provision of psychological assistance to whistleblowers 1.6.3.1.1 Developing the concept of the system for annual monitoring of the activities of authorized units (authorized officers) in matters of prevention and detection of corruption regarding their work with whistleblowers, particularly with respect to: 1) the number of whistleblowers who have requested the protection of the authorized unit (authorized officer) in matters of prevention and detection of corruption; 2) violations of the rights of whistleblowers at an institution; 3) the measures taken towards the protection of a whistleblower by the authorized unit (authorized officer) in matters of prevention and detection of corruption. National Agency on Corruption Prevention The measure was implemented on time and in full Implemented
20% 1 / 5
0.0%
1.2 1.6.3.1.2 Implementing the system for annual monitoring of the activities of authorized units (authorized officers) in matters of prevention and detection of corruption regarding their work with whistleblowers National Agency on Corruption Prevention Implementation of the measure has started on time In progress
1.3 1.6.3.1.3 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine the draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine that would regulate the matter of psychological assistance provided to whistleblowers National Agency on Corruption Prevention Implementation of the measure has started on time In progress
1.4 1.6.3.1.4 Developing procedural recommendations on how to provide psychological assistance to whistleblowers National Agency on Corruption Prevention Implementation of the measure has started on time In progress
1.5 1.6.3.1.5 Implementing a system for providing psychological assistance to whistleblowers National Agency on Corruption Prevention Not started
2.1 ОСР 1.6.3.2. Courts and free secondary legal assistance centers are a reliable mechanism for protecting whistleblower rights due to the increased level of qualifications and competencies of judges, free secondary legal assistance center staff and free secondary legal assistance lawyers in whistleblower cases 1.6.3.2.1 Developing training materials for courses for judges, prosecutors, police officers, employees of the State Bureau of Investigations, attorneys providing secondary legal assistance free of charge, and employees of centers providing free secondary legal assistance, in matters of legal protection of whistleblowers National Agency on Corruption Prevention The measure was implemented on time, but partially Partially implemented
50% 1 / 2
0.0%
2.2 1.6.3.2.2 Ensuring that at least six training courses focusing on legal protection of whistleblowers are organized for judges, prosecutors, police officers, employees of the State Bureau of Investigations, attorneys providing secondary legal assistance free of charge, and employees of centers providing free secondary legal assistance National Agency on Corruption Prevention Implementation of the measure has not started Not started
3.1 ОСР 1.6.3.3. Ukrainian legislation is aligned with international standards of protection of whistleblowers; effective mechanisms for implementing legislation on whistleblower protection, including security measures, have been created 1.6.3.3.1 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine a draft law proposing to align the legislation of Ukraine with international standards governing the protection of whistleblowers, which would specifically provide for: 1) the adoption of a broad definition of the term “whistleblowers”; 2) extending the guarantees of protection of the whistleblower to individuals who facilitated the report; 3) refining the procedure for reviewing the reports submitted via regular channels, particularly to the National Agency; 4) designating the National Agency as the authority responsible for coordinating the activities of agencies authorized to provide protection for whistleblowers; 5) ensuring the safety of whistleblowers by expanding the category of individuals entitled to safety measures and implementing new safety measures. National Agency on Corruption Prevention Implementation of the measure has started on time In progress
0% 0 / 1
0.0%
4.1 ОСР 1.6.3.4. The law prescribes the particularities of protection of whistleblowers among military personnel. 1.6.3.4.1 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine a draft law providing for: 1) the ability of whistleblowers in the army to freely choose the report channels; 2) the rights and guarantees of protection of military personnel; 3) the implementation of a mechanism of incentives of whistleblowers in the army. Ministry of Defenсe of Ukraine The measure has not been implemented Not implemented
0% 0 / 2
0.0%
4.2 1.6.3.4.2 Conducting a communications and awareness raising campaign among military personnel on how they can acquire status as a whistleblower, on the channels through which reports can be made, and on the guarantees of protection for whistleblowers in the army Ministry of Defenсe of Ukraine Implementation of the measure has not started Not started