Bullying & harassment
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“Significant victory” for FDA members: MPs vote to introduce risk-based exclusion at the point of arrest
FDA welcomes MPs vote to introduce a formal mechanism to risk assess any MP at the…
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FDA calls on Senedd to implement “fully independent process for dealing with complaints of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment”
FDA Cymru|Wales has called on the Senedd to “implement a fully independent process for dealing with…
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Announcement on risk-based exclusion in Parliament a “significant victory”, says FDA
Updated proposals on a risk-based exclusion policy in Parliament from the House of Commons Commission are…
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“I am listening”: Interview with Thea Walton
Director of the UK Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme, Thea Walton, talks to Tommy Newell.
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FDA calls for party leaders to commit to action on precautionary exclusion at Westminster
The FDA and Prospect have called on the leaders of the major parties at Westminster to…
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Conservative Party Conference 2023: FDA’s Amy Leversidge reflects on recent “extraordinary” attacks on civil service impartiality
At the first of two joint events during party conference season, the FDA and IfG discuss…
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FDA responds to reports that House of Commons culture still ‘predatory’
Responding to a BBC Newsnight report that a “predatory culture” still exists around the House of…
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FDA calls for independent inquiry in to ministerial bullying in wake of Raab investigation
Following upheld bullying claims against Dominic Raab the FDA has called for an the introduction of…
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“This sort of behaviour destroys lives” – in any other employment context Dominic Raab would be suspended says FDA
The FDA has highlighted that in any other workplace, someone with the same level of complaints…
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Ministerial conduct: my letter to the Prime Minister
The FDA has written to the Prime Minister calling for him to urgently reform the system…
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Huw Meredith wins 2022 Impact Award
Impact Award winner, Huw Meredith, thanked the “courage” of participants of ‘Bullying in the worklplace’ report
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Next Prime Minister must “restore trust in the integrity of government”
FDA General Secretary calls for next Prime Minister “to quickly restore trust in the integrity of…
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FDA welcomes decision to uphold 21 complaints of bullying and harassment against John Bercow
General Secretary Dave Penman said the report had “upheld the complaints against Mr. Bercow, and also…
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Judgement handed down in FDA’s judicial review
Findings represent a clear rejection of the idea that there are different standards for ministers than…
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Unwillingness to address Vaz bullying at the time should ‘weigh heavy’ on Parliament, says FDA
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman said the IEP report “could not paint a clearer picture of…
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FDA welcomes Scottish Government commitment to independent complaints process
FDA National Officer for Scotland Allan Sampson described the announcement as a victory for “all those…
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Workplace bullying: share your experience
Equality Officer Victoria Jones explains why the FDA is asking members about their experience of workplace…
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FDA welcomes Scottish Parliament inquiry recommendation of an independent complaints process
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman responds to the publication of the report of the Committee on…
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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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“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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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
