Truth Telling and Whistleblowing

Question 1

Which act does the legal duty of honesty pertain to?

Answer 1

The Human Rights Act of 1998.

Question 2

What right is afforded to people under the Human Rights Act of 1998 that pertains to the legal duty of honesty?

Answer 2

The right to ‘receive and imprart information and ideas without interference by a public authority’.

Question 3

Define candour.

Answer 3

The quality of being honest and telling the truth, especially about a difficult or embarrassing subject.

Question 4

List the types of deception.

Answer 4

1 - Involuntary.

2 - Voluntary.

3 - Intentional.

4 - Unintentional.

Question 5

Define involuntary deception.

Answer 5

Deception caused by mishearing or misunderstanding information.

Question 6

Define voluntary deception.

Answer 6

Deception where the giver of information knows the receiver has misunderstood and the giver doesn’t clear it up.

Question 7

Define intentional deception.

Answer 7

Deception where the giver of information tells the receiver information that the giver presumes not to be true.

Question 8

Define unintentional deception.

Answer 8

Deception where the giver of information gives the receiver information whilst believing it to be true when it is not.

Question 9

What is the professional duty of candour?

Answer 9

To be open and honest with your organisation, and to encourage a learning culture by reporting adverse incidents that lead to harm, as well as near misses.

Question 10

What is the public interest disclosure act?

Answer 10

An act that provides legal protection for people that are unfairly dismissed for disclosing information reasonably and responsibly.