I SUPPORT THE BUPA SEVEN CAMPAIGN FOR A PUBLIC INQUIRY.
I Have logged on to www.petitionbupaseven.org and read the evidence and I am asking you as my M.P to raise this matter in the House of Commons on my behalf.
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BUPA SEVEN PETITION TO PARLIAMENT
HANSARD 15th JULY 2004
READ BY JOHN HORAM M.P
To The House of Commons, The petition of Eileen Chubb of The BUPA Seven
Declares that silence is a major contributory factor in elder abuse in care homes and that unless Whistle-Blowers are fully protected, that silence will continue, along with the suffering of those who are unable to speak for themselves.
The petitioners further declare that the case of, The BUPA Seven, has raised real concerns that, The Public Interest Disclosure Act is failing to protect those who speak out in defence of the legitimate interests of others. Amongst these failings is the fact that if the Employer contests disclosures then the Whistle-Blower is left in a situation where the only court that can hear cases has no jurisdiction to hear criminal evidence.
The Petitioners further declare that the verdict in the case of the, BUPA Seven, will serve to encourage others not to report cases of abuse, and they note the conclusions of The Health Select Committee in its report on elder abuse that further measures to make staff aware of their responsibility to report abuse, and to allow them to do this in a confidential manner, are needed.
The petitioners therefore request that The House of Commons urge the Government to hold a full public inquiry into the case of The BUPA Seven, in order to address in full the concerns raised and to ensure Whistle-Blowers can speak out without fear of reprisal or victimisation and that fear and silence are not encouraged,
Eileen Chubb On behalf of The BUPA Seven.
THE GOVERNMENTS OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO THIS PETITION
“ No Comment”
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