{"id":17907,"date":"2023-10-24T08:25:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T06:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/?page_id=17907"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:27:08","slug":"whistleblowing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/about\/ethics-integrity\/whistleblowing\/","title":{"rendered":"Whistleblowing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"whistleblowing-at-the-university-of-luxembourg\"\n    >\nWhistleblowing at the University of Luxembourg<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Luxembourg (\u2018University\u2019) is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and aims to create a safe environment in which breaches of the law can be reported without fear of retaliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To this end and in line with EU and national law, the University has put in place a Whistleblowing system that allows for safe reporting by those who obtain information in a work-related context regarding a breach of national or directly applicable European law by the University, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">University staff, including civil servants&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">The members of the Board of Governors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Students&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Volunteers and paid or unpaid interns&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section pb-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-page-intro py-0\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper flex flex-wrap -mx-16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper flex-1 mb-48 px-16\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"    >\n<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The University takes whistleblowing cases very seriously and therefore only serious cases should be reported. As such, whistleblowing reports will be treated as a formal complaint by the University. Topics that do not fall under this scope should be reported to other University channels \u2013 a list of suggested alternative resources is included in the University\u2019s Whistleblowing policy.<br>&nbsp;<br>Deliberately false reporting may lead to disciplinary measures.<br><br>The link will take you to a confidential and secure online platform provided by the company EQS, and also contains further information on its use. The external firm KPMG supports the University in managing the platform, by conducting a first assessment of reports received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-buttons btn-list\"><li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-button\"    aria-disabled=\"false\"\n    >\n    <a\n        role=\"link\"\n        aria-disabled=\"false\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/whistleblowing_policy_EN_2024_04.pdf\"\n                target=\"_blank\"\n        class=\"btn btn--primary\"\n            >Whistleblowing policy<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-button\"    aria-disabled=\"false\"\n    >\n    <a\n        role=\"link\"\n        aria-disabled=\"false\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/Whistleblowing-privacy-notice_EN.pdf\"\n                target=\"_blank\"\n        class=\"btn btn--primary\"\n            >Whistleblowing privacy notice<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper w-full md:w-auto px-16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper flex flex-col items-center\">\n<h2 class=\"text-h4 has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"make-a-report\"\n    >\nMake a report<\/h2>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-highlight-square\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/unilu.integrityline.app\/\"\n    target=\"_blank\"\n>\n    <span class=\"btn-highlight-square__container\">\n        <div class=\"btn-highlight-square__body\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link icon--xl\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg>    <span class=\"btn btn--dark\">\n        \n<span class=\"btn__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Reporting system<\/span>    <\/span>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image image-bg object-fit--contain\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/01193429\/universite-du-luxembourg-logo.svg\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 60.00% 12.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: contain; object-position: 60.00% 12.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 3\/4; object-fit: contain; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure>    <\/span>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"faq\"\n    >\nFAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"946a0254-88c7-4bb7-8085-0c19cf0eefe3\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-73cc6042-310b-4e79-a161-4de723cc7190\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-73cc6042-310b-4e79-a161-4de723cc7190\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-73cc6042-310b-4e79-a161-4de723cc7190\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>What can be reported?<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-73cc6042-310b-4e79-a161-4de723cc7190\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-73cc6042-310b-4e79-a161-4de723cc7190\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;946a0254-88c7-4bb7-8085-0c19cf0eefe3&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>This platform allows for reporting of information obtained in a work-related context regarding a breach of national or directly applicable European law by the University.<\/p>\n\n<p>The University takes whistleblowing cases very seriously and therefore only serious cases should be reported. As such, whistleblowing reports will be treated as a formal complaint by the University.<\/p>\n\n<p>Topics that do not fall under this scope should be reported to other University channels \u2013 a list of suggested alternative resources is annexed to the Whistleblowing policy.<\/p>\n\n<p>Deliberately false reporting may lead to disciplinary measures.<\/p>\n\n<p>When in doubt about where to report a serious concern about a breach of national or directly applicable European law by the University, submit your report through the University\u2019s whistleblowing platform, where it will be assessed and, where applicable, addressed to a different University channel.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-246d64f7-4b7d-44b6-8747-633c756ee4eb\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-246d64f7-4b7d-44b6-8747-633c756ee4eb\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-246d64f7-4b7d-44b6-8747-633c756ee4eb\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>Who can submit a Whistleblower report?<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-246d64f7-4b7d-44b6-8747-633c756ee4eb\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-246d64f7-4b7d-44b6-8747-633c756ee4eb\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;946a0254-88c7-4bb7-8085-0c19cf0eefe3&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>A report can be submitted by those who obtain information in a work-related context regarding regarding a breach of national or directly applicable European law by the University, including:<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 University staff, including civil servants<br>\u2022 The members of the Board of Governors<br>\u2022 University students<br>\u2022 Volunteers and interns<br>\u2022 Contracts, sub-contractors and suppliers<\/p>\n\n<p>Reports can also be submitted by those whose professional relationship with the University has ended, or not yet started, for example during the recruitment process.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-cd3b398f-b936-4ef0-b4f6-b2889e407574\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-cd3b398f-b936-4ef0-b4f6-b2889e407574\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-cd3b398f-b936-4ef0-b4f6-b2889e407574\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>How to submit a report?<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-cd3b398f-b936-4ef0-b4f6-b2889e407574\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-cd3b398f-b936-4ef0-b4f6-b2889e407574\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;946a0254-88c7-4bb7-8085-0c19cf0eefe3&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>You can submit a Whistleblowing report via <a href=\"https:\/\/unilu.integrityline.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uni.lu Reporting system<\/a>. This link will take you to a confidential and secure online platform provided by the company EQS. It also contains further information on its use. Reports can be submitted in a University language (English, French, German, Luxembourgish) of your choice.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-84a1d020-2977-4012-8226-06b44341d655\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-84a1d020-2977-4012-8226-06b44341d655\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-84a1d020-2977-4012-8226-06b44341d655\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>What should be included?<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-84a1d020-2977-4012-8226-06b44341d655\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-84a1d020-2977-4012-8226-06b44341d655\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;946a0254-88c7-4bb7-8085-0c19cf0eefe3&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Please complete the questionnaire on the online platform with as much detailed and factual evidence as possible to allow the case to be further investigated.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-b615a0e8-ff1a-433c-b48a-a3e8739e6f96\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-b615a0e8-ff1a-433c-b48a-a3e8739e6f96\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-b615a0e8-ff1a-433c-b48a-a3e8739e6f96\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>Who processes the information?<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-b615a0e8-ff1a-433c-b48a-a3e8739e6f96\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-b615a0e8-ff1a-433c-b48a-a3e8739e6f96\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;946a0254-88c7-4bb7-8085-0c19cf0eefe3&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>The receipt and initial assessment of reports through the confidential online channel is handled by KPMG who have been selected to support the University in managing the platform. They may request further information as part of the initial assessment.<\/p>\n\n<p>If the report is assessed to be in scope it will be passed to the Rector, who will decide on an appropriate follow-up with a review group selected by the Rector. The Chairman of the Board of Governors will be informed by the review group.<\/p>\n\n<p>For follow-up including investigations, other University services and external assistance may be involved, depending on the nature of the case.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-5e502659-b3fd-4886-9a1d-37041c98fd17\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-5e502659-b3fd-4886-9a1d-37041c98fd17\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-5e502659-b3fd-4886-9a1d-37041c98fd17\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>Can I be anonymous?<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-5e502659-b3fd-4886-9a1d-37041c98fd17\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-5e502659-b3fd-4886-9a1d-37041c98fd17\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;946a0254-88c7-4bb7-8085-0c19cf0eefe3&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Anonymous reporting will not be accepted as it can hamper an investigation and means protection cannot be provided in the event of retaliation.<\/p>\n\n<p>Reports should therefore be submitted directly by those wishing to report an illegal act or omission, and not via an intermediary.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-14ca8faa-753f-4799-b239-4030eb8f58a3\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-14ca8faa-753f-4799-b239-4030eb8f58a3\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-14ca8faa-753f-4799-b239-4030eb8f58a3\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>When will I get an answer?<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-14ca8faa-753f-4799-b239-4030eb8f58a3\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-14ca8faa-753f-4799-b239-4030eb8f58a3\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;946a0254-88c7-4bb7-8085-0c19cf0eefe3&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>A confirmation of receipt will be issued within seven days. Further information may be requested from the reporter before proceeding further.<\/p>\n\n<p>Feedback regarding the assessment of the report and, as relevant, any subsequent actions taken will be provided to the reporter within three months of the initial confirmation of receipt.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-7146e372-4503-4565-8740-faf89261735f\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-7146e372-4503-4565-8740-faf89261735f\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-7146e372-4503-4565-8740-faf89261735f\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>What protection does the Whistleblower have?<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-7146e372-4503-4565-8740-faf89261735f\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-7146e372-4503-4565-8740-faf89261735f\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;946a0254-88c7-4bb7-8085-0c19cf0eefe3&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Retaliation against those raising concerns within the scope of the University\u2019s Whistleblowing policy is prohibited. A non-exhaustive list of prohibited retaliatory measures is annexed to the Whistleblowing policy. As applicable, other protective measures such as a temporary adjustment of working conditions may be applied.<\/p>\n\n<p>All reports, including the identities of those reporting and the subjects of the matter reported, will be treated confidentially.<\/p>\n\n<p>These protection measures also apply to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">facilitators &#8211; persons who help reporters in a professional context during the reporting process;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">third parties connected to the reporter, such as colleagues, who could be at risk of retaliation in a professional context;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">legal entities owned by the reporter, or for which they work or with which they are linked in a professional context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Those intentionally submitting a false report do not benefit from protection under the Whistleblowing policy, and the University will take appropriate disciplinary measures in this event.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-6bb5b1f0-fb72-4746-ae5b-f2ceea47eda1\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-6bb5b1f0-fb72-4746-ae5b-f2ceea47eda1\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-6bb5b1f0-fb72-4746-ae5b-f2ceea47eda1\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                <strong>What are the rights of the person\/s to whom the report relates?<\/strong>            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-6bb5b1f0-fb72-4746-ae5b-f2ceea47eda1\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-6bb5b1f0-fb72-4746-ae5b-f2ceea47eda1\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;946a0254-88c7-4bb7-8085-0c19cf0eefe3&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Information about those to whom the report relates will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone not involved in consideration of the issue.<\/p>\n\n<p>If those about whom the reports relates form part of the subject of an investigation, then at an appropriate stage of the investigation, they will receive an opportunity to respond to the allegations before any conclusion is reached.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":0,"parent":4798,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"featured_image_focal_point":[],"show_featured_caption":false,"ulux_newsletter_groups":"","uluxPostTitle":"","uluxPrePostTitle":"Ethics and Integrity","_trash_the_other_posts":false,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"field-of-interest":[],"organisation":[],"authorship":[33],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.3 (Yoast SEO v22.3) - 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