Utrecht Declaration NEIWA – External channels

The 5th meeting of the Network of Integrity and Whistleblowing Authorities (NEIWA) was held virtually on 4 June 2021 “in Utrecht”. The main issues discussed related to the setting up of internal reporting channels and to the setting up of external reporting channels and the role of the competent authorit(y)(ies). Two declarations were subsequently adopted; one relating to the requirements and best practices for setting up internal channels and the other on the tasks of and relation between competent authorities.