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• Who can report: Anyone who, in connection with their work or other similar activity, has become aware of unlawful conduct. Persons under Section 2(3)(c) to (g) and (j) of the Act are excluded from reporting.
• What is reported: a breach or imminent breach under applicable and effective legislation.
• How to report: via a communication channel that ensures the confidentiality of the information provided and the protection of the whistleblower and the reported person, as well as their personal data. Anonymous reports will not be considered reports under the law, and the procedures set out by law will not apply to their handling.

In 2019, the European Union adopted Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law. Under this legislation, effective and comprehensive protection of whistleblowers – i.e. persons who report unlawful conduct in connection with their work – is an essential element in the fight against corruption and part of a functioning rule of law. Whistleblowers not only save public and private financial resources, but can also help protect public health, save lives and help prevent environmental disasters, among other things. Individual member states have adopted their own transposition laws in connection with the Directive; in the Czech Republic, this is Act No. 171/2023 Coll., on the protection of whistleblowers.

Matters concerning the protection of personal data, as well as the protection of the whistleblower and the reported person, are handled in accordance with applicable legal regulations and internal rules. When using the reporting system, the whistleblower has the right to confidentiality and further protection. The whistleblower must be identifiable.

Depending on the content of the report, the responsible person will take appropriate steps and, if possible, inform the whistleblower of the results of each report. Feedback on the results of the report is provided to the whistleblower within a period reasonable for evaluating its content and taking appropriate steps.

Whistleblowers may also contact the Ministry of Justice as an external reporting system (Vyšehradská 16, Prague 2).

Before submitting a report, you can request a free and confidential consultation:

• in writing to e-mail
• by phone at 221 997 840
• or directly via the form on the website justice.cz@include('components.utils.new-window')