KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced a ‘whistle blowers’ policy to combat any form of corruption or dishonest behaviour by any of its officers or players, but has also issued a caveat warning against filing frivolous complaints, reports PTI.
The policy, approved at the board of governors meeting in Lahore, incorporates all relevant stakeholders, in addition to PCB employees, officials, players and players support personnel.
According to the policy, any person who becomes aware of any matter or behaviour that may amount to ‘whistleblower information’ can report it to the chief operating officer via email (whistle@pcb.com.pk) along with complete details, including supporting documents and evidence.
The PCB has assured it will keep the identity of the whistle-blower and contents of the report confidential, and will also protect the whistle-blower from any form of detriment, including discrimination, harassment or retaliation as a consequence of the disclosure but at the same time made it clear that the policy should not be used for frivolous reasons.
The PCB, in line with its zero tolerance policy over corruption, has also moved a legislation with the government under which, once it is approved by Pakistan’s parliament, will become law, criminalising all match and spot-fixing acts, the newswire reports.
