Simon Tilley, a 44-year-old whistleblower and auditor from Northampton, is being held on remand despite posing no danger to the public or risk of absconding. Simon, who has Asperger’s syndrome, spent two years investigating misconduct within Northamptonshire Police, including uncovering actions by former Chief Constable Nick Adderley that led to his dismissal.

Instead of being commended for exposing wrongdoing and holding senior officials accountable, Simon now faces charges of stalking and perverting the course of justice. His supporters believe that his detention raises serious concerns about how whistleblowers are treated in the UK.

Simon’s continued detention is disproportionate for several reasons:

 • He is not a danger to the public.

 • He poses no flight risk and has fully complied with the legal process.

 • He has autism, and being held without reasonable adjustments is causing unnecessary distress, potentially breaching the Equality Act 2010.

The UK’s prison system is already overstretched, and Simon’s incarceration wastes valuable resources that should be reserved for dangerous offenders. Holding Simon on remand while awaiting trial risks setting a dangerous precedent for how whistleblowers are treated, discouraging others from speaking out in the public interest.

We, the undersigned, call for the following:

 1. Immediate independent oversight of Simon’s case to ensure fairness and transparency.

 2. Recognition of Simon’s status as a whistleblower, with appropriate protections under UK law.

 3. Consideration of Simon’s autism diagnosis in all legal proceedings, as required by the Equality Act 2010.

 4. Greater protections for whistleblowers to prevent misuse of legal systems as retaliation.

Simon’s case highlights the urgent need for stronger whistleblower protections and fairer remand decisions. By signing this petition, you can help ensure Simon is treated justly and that the UK upholds its commitment to fairness, accountability, and transparency.