Bosnia and Herzegovina Whistleblower law now in effect

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In January 2014 the Bosnia and Herzegovina Whistleblower Protection Act came into effect.

Passed by the Bosnian and Herzegovinian Parliament in December 2013, the legislation is a standalone law that provides legal protections for whistleblowers who work in state-level institutions

The new law culmimated a two-year campaign that included the Center for Responsible Democracy-Luna, the Initiative for Whistleblower Protection,and Centers for Civic Initiatives anti-corruption network ACCOUNT.

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