# Assessing Whistleblowing Legislation: Methodology and Guidelines for Assessment Against the EU Directive and Best Practice URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/assessing-whistleblowing-legislation Type: Publication or report Published: 2020-09-23 Updated: 2020-11-25 --- 23 September 2020 This tool helps assess how draft legislation stacks up against the EU Directive on Whistleblowing Protection and best practice. The methodology is primarily designed to support stakeholders from EU countries (including civil society organisations, policymakers and EU actors) to ensure an optimal transposition of the EU Directive. It is also designed to support stakeholders from countries beyond the EU to advocate for strong whistleblower protection legislation based on internationally recognised best practice. For both groups of stakeholders, the methodology allows assessment of current national legislation, as well as draft laws and amendments throughout the legislative process. It reveals alarming shortcomings in independent oversight of political party financing, conflicts of interest for public officials and lobbying. ### Related publications ## [Monitoring political finance: Compendium of citizen initiatives and good practices](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/monitoring-political-finance-compendium-of-citizen-initiatives-and-good-practices) Publication • 18 August 2026 This compendium aims to provide ideas for stakeholders interested in monitoring political finance. It presents seven monitoring and disclosure solutions from around the world,… ## [Annual Report 2025](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/annual-report-2025) Publication • 17 July 2026 In 2025, Transparency International pursued its mission to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society. ## [Breaking the Silos: A Practical Guide to Fighting Corruption with a Human Rights-Based Approach](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/breaking-the-silos-a-practical-guide-to-fighting-corruption-with-a-human-rights-based-approach) Publication • 25 June 2026 This guide seeks to equip human rights defenders and anti-corruption advocates with practical tools to promote accountability for corrupt acts. ## [Whistleblowing Authorities in Europe: Roles, challenges and lessons learned](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblowing-authorities-in-europe-roles-challenges-and-lessons-learned) Publication • 19 June 2026 This report examines the institutional design, mandates and functioning of national whistleblowing authorities across Europe. ## Priorities - [Whistleblowing](https://www.transparency.org/en/our-priorities/whistleblowing) ## Regions - [European Union](https://www.transparency.org/en/region/european-union) - [Global](https://www.transparency.org/en/region/global) ## Projects - [Whistleblowing programme](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/whistleblowing-project) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/wb-legislation.PNG?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2020_Toolkit_AssessingWhistleblowingLegislation_EN.pdf)