30
Accepted
The Government should urgently bring forward legislative proposals to prohibit the use of non-disclosure and...
Recommendation
The Government should urgently bring forward legislative proposals to prohibit the use of non-disclosure and other forms of confidentiality agreements in cases involving (a) sexual abuse, sexual harassment or sexual misconduct; (b) bullying or harassment not falling within (a) and (c) discrimination relating to a protected characteristic. We are encouraged that the Government is working on such proposals but urge expediency. (Recommendation, Paragraph 138)
Government Response Summary
The government strongly supports the recommendation to prohibit the misuse of non-disclosure agreements to silence victims and cover up harmful behaviours in cases of sexual abuse, harassment, misconduct, bullying, or discrimination.
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
We strongly support this recommendation. NDAs should never be misused to silence victims, cover up harmful behaviours, and allow perpetrators to continue to abuse others.
Source
Committee
Women and Equalities Committee
Inquiry
Misogyny in music
Report
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
30 Jan 2024
HC 129
Addressee Bodies
Government Equalities Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.3 yrs
Report published
30 Jan 2024