Bullying & harassment
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Dunlop Review welcome but “misses a crucial opportunity to recommend a fully independent process”
The FDA broadly supports the recommendations of Laura Dunlop QC’s review into the Scottish Government’s handling…
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Ministerial Code “not fit for purpose”, Penman tells Standards Committee
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has given evidence to the Committee on Standards in Public Life,…
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Sir Philip Rutnam: Statement on employment tribunal claim
Sir Philip Rutnam, the former Permanent Secretary at the Home Office, has issued a statement after…
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“MPs should be able take pride in their Code of Conduct” – FDA gives evidence to Standards Committee
FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge has given evidence to the House of Commons Standards Committee,…
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Why we’ve launched a judicial review of the Home Secretary’s breach of the Ministerial Code
General Secretary Dave Penman explains why the FDA has launched a legal challenge to the Prime…
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Legal challenge on breach of Ministerial Code
General Secretary Dave Penman explains why the FDA has now begun the legal process which may…
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Outcome of the Ministerial Code investigation into the Home Secretary
FDA calls for “an independent and transparent process where bullying and harassment allegations against ministers can…
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Patel investigation: Penman writes to PM over delays
FDA General Secretary calls for urgent decision on investigation into bullying allegations against the Home Secretary
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FDA renews call for independent process for handling Scottish Government harassment complaints
FDA General Secretary gives evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Committee on the Scottish Government’s Handling of…
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“A seismic change in culture at the heart of power in Westminster”
As Parliament rises for the summer, FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge reflects on the union’s…
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FDA celebrates “historic moment” for House of Commons as MPs vote for independent bullying and harassment process
MPs have voted to establish a new independent process to deal with complaints of bullying and…
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FDA announces claim for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing against the Home Secretary
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has announced the commencement of legal action from former Home Office…
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Sisters standing strong: Reflections on TUC Women’s Conference 2020
As we mark the end of Women’s History Month, FDA Executive Committee member Margaret Haig reflects…
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Civil servants deserve an independent complaints process
FDA members, and all civil servants, must have confidence that when they raise a complaint against…
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Success in the House of Commons
Members in the House of Commons have been celebrating a huge win, as the House Commission…
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HeartUnions Week: ending harassment in the House of Commons
This HeartUnions Week, we’re joining the TUC’s call to end harassment at work and celebrating the…
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Abbott’s bullying comments demonstrate “blind political partisanship”, says Penman
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has branded comments made by Diane Abbott as “ridiculous”, after she…
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Penman in HuffPost: A year on from Dame Laura Cox’s report
Marking a year since Dame Laura Cox published her report into the Bullying and Harassment of…
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FDA: HoC was right to extend the bullying and harassment enquiry. But there is more to be done
The scrapping of the cut-off date for historical complaints is an important first step. However, the…
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Penman tells Commons Standards Committee: “ship has sailed” on MPs self-regulation
MPs have “blown their chance” to investigate complaints made against fellow MPs, according to FDA General…
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Westminster bullying and harassment scandal: One year on
Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge looks at what has changed since Newsnight ran its “devastating” investigation…
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Leversidge in the House: Parliament must act now on bullying and harassment
Five months since Dame Laura Cox published her report on bullying and harassment in the House…
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House Commission must “stop dragging their feet” on sexual harassment policy
FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge responds to the Fawcett Society’s report on sexual harassment in…
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‘Swearing and mocking colleagues seemed unremarkable’: HMRC workplace abuse revealed
“The report will not have been easy reading for HMRC and does not shy away from…
