Issy Vine

Issy Vine is a former Metropolitan Police 999 call-handler who became a Whistleblower after reporting a colleague for making misogynistic and racist comments in 2023. After her colleague was reinstated on appeal, Vine resigned and has since become an advocate for institutional accountability and police reform. 

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Key details about Issy Vine:

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• Whistleblowing case: In April 2023, while working as a call-handler, Vine's colleague allegedly made a series of discriminatory comments, including referring to a rape victim as a "slut" and using racist language towards an immigrant.

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• Colleague's reinstatement: Though her colleague was fired for gross misconduct, he was reinstated following an appeal. Vine's bosses reportedly claimed the initial disciplinary panel was too influenced by the Casey Review, which had highlighted institutional failings within the Met.

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• Founder of Speak Up Now UK: Following her experience, Vine founded Speak Up Now UK, a community interest company dedicated to supporting whistleblowers in public and emergency services. The organization provides a platform for individuals to share their stories and works to build cultures where speaking out is protected.

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• Advocacy and campaigns: Vine is a prominent voice in the push for police reform in the UK. She has called for a statutory public inquiry into the handling of her case and the Met's broader culture of retaliation against whistleblowers. She is also pushing for Isabelle's Law which would create a national Police Misconduct Body where all misconduct is registered independently from the forces and the public will have right to request an officer/staff's misconduct history if they are being dealt with. 

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• Media appearances: Vine has been featured in the media, including on podcasts and in articles by The Independent and the BBC, where she has shared her story and discussed the challenges of whistleblowing.