Dr Li Wenliang tried to warn the world
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Whistleblowing is essential to the rule of law. The Council of Europe says that “whistleblowing is a fundamental aspect of freedom of expression and freedom of conscience,” and that it “is important in the fight against corruption and tackling gross mismanagement in the public and private sectors.” Ignoring a whistleblower can be very costly for an organisation.