We've seen a 150% to 200% increase in calls to our helpline, which provides access to legal advice for whistle-blowers since the legislation here was introduced. I guess the most important feature or impact of the legislation, which I didn't get to in my presentation, is the solitary effect it has for both employers and employees. Up until 2014, as I explained, there were around 18 pieces of legislation on the statute books. This patchwork quilt of legislation protecting private sector workers differently from public sector workers created enormous confusion and uncertainty amongst whistle-blowers. What the Protected Disclosures Act has done is set one standard for all employers that they have to meet, and it makes it clear to employees that they have options when reporting.
On March 21st, 2017. See this statement in context.