Courts martial after BBC filming – BBC News
“Four Army training instructors will face courts martial after allegations of abuse that came to light during an undercover investigation by the BBC.”
BBC News, 20th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: bullying
Five Army instructors suspended over bullying claims at Catterick – The Times
“Instructors at Britain’s biggest army base have been suspended after an undercover investigation by the BBC revealed bullying of young recruits.”
The Times, 19th September 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
‘Lawyer lied about mental illness to up payout’ – The Times
“A female lawyer demanding £19 million in compensation for workplace bullying faked a nervous breakdown to secure a higher payout, an Employment Tribunal heard today.”
The Times, 16th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lord Woolf: bullies made me hate injustice – The Times
“Lord Woolf, the former Lord Chief Justice, has revealed how a painful childhood helped to shape him into one of Britain’s most liberal judges who outraged conservative opinion by paving the way for the early release of James Bulger’s killers. ”
The Times, 1st June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Harassed lawyer to get record £13m award – Daily Telegraph
“A City lawyer who was left too ill to work after alleged bullying and harassment at her office is in line for record sex discrimination compensation of more than £13 million, it has been disclosed.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th March 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Bullying and racism claims at nursing council – The Guardian
“The government set up an independent inquiry yesterday into allegations of bullying and racism at the regulatory body that upholds professional standards among Britain’s 700,000 nurses and midwives.”
The Guardian, 12th March 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Deepcut inquiry fight to continue – BBC News
“The father of a soldier who died at a Surrey barracks says he will continue to fight for a public inquiry, even if the site is bulldozed.”
BBC News, 6th January 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Crown lawyer accuses UK’s top prosecutor – Daily Telegraph
“The country’s top prosecutor ‘publicly humiliated’ a Crown Prosecution Service lawyer by removing her from her job over unfounded bullying claims, a tribunal has heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th November 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Services get anti-bully watchdog – The Guardian
“People in the armed forces who feel they are being bullied or otherwise badly treated will be able to complain to an outside body, the Ministry of Defence announced yesterday.”
The Guardian, 8th November 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Perfume giant settles disability discrimination and harassment claim – OUT-LAW.com
“An epileptic woman who worked at perfume giant Estée Lauder has settled her case with the firm after winning a tribunal claim for bullying.”
OUT-LAW.com, 13th September 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Red hair bullying cases could end up in court – OUT-LAW.com
“Gingerism in the workplace could form the basis of formal grievances or constructive dismissal cases, an employment lawyer has warned. The news comes in the wake of one Newcastle family having to move house because of abuse about its members’ red hair.”
OUT-LAW.com, 13th June 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
