‘A soldier’s suicide has prompted a coroner to issue a series of recommendations to the Army to prevent similar deaths in the future.’
BBC News, 11th November 2021
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‘The government faces a legal challenge to Boris Johnson’s decision to back Priti Patel over bullying allegations, throwing a fresh spotlight on the prime minister’s approach to ethics in public life.’
The Guardian, 12th November 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The head of the British army has announced an independent audit of its culture amid concerns over bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination. Gen Sir Mark Carleton-Smith said the audit will “reinforce the best and weed out the worst”.’
BBC News, 8th November 2021
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“The time for talking about race inequality at the Bar is over and all organisations with a stake in the profession should set specific targets for improvement, a major Bar Council report has concluded.”
Legal Futures, 5th November 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Facebook whistleblower is to give evidence to MPs and peers scrutinising the online safety bill, amid calls for a toughening up of the landmark legislation.’
The Guardian, 25th October 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Female police officers fear reporting male colleagues as they worry they will be abandoned if they need help on duty, says a former senior officer. Ex-Met Ch Supt Parm Sandhu said female officers fear being “kicked in” while dealing with street violence. And a police watchdog inspector has admitted she would be concerned to approach a lone male officer at night.’
BBC News, 30th September 2021
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‘Two more NHS maternity units have been criticised by the care watchdog over concerns about safety, with inspectors highlighting poor cultures and bullying as well as staff shortages leaving midwives visibly upset.’
The Independent, 1st October 2021
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‘Nearly one in three barristers have personal experience of bullying, harassment and/or discrimination (BHD) in the past two years, Bar Council research has revealed.’
Legal Futures, 28th September 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Inspectors have rated the leadership of Nottingham University Hospitals Trust as inadequate after hearing of widespread bullying and staff fearful of raising concerns.’
The Independent, 15th September 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Personal mitigation needs to be treated with “caution” in the context of sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment, draft new guidance on disciplining barristers warns.’
Legal Futures, 10th September 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Two former Met officers would have been sacked due to bullying and offensive remarks had they still been serving, a disciplinary panel has found.’
BBC News, 1st September 2021
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‘Dame Cressida Dick has been referred to the police watchdog after publicly supporting a senior officer who faces a criminal trial in relation to a bullying probe.’
The Independent, 22nd August 2021
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‘The Bar Council recently met with the senior judiciary in a bid to ensure there are proper consequences for judges who bully barristers.’
Legal Futures, 6th August 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Women in the armed forces who are victims of bullying, harassment, discrimination and serious sexual assault are being “denied justice” by a “woefully inadequate” military complaints process, MPs have said.’
BBC News, 26th July 2021
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‘Solicitors under investigation by their regulator are increasingly citing workplace bullying as a reason for their misconduct, according to a report published yesterday.’
Legal Futures, 23rd July 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The British army has identified serious failings in its handling of the death of a soldier whose body lay undiscovered at a base for three weeks, according to reports.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Bar Council has encouraged barristers to speak up about judicial bullying, following an anecdotal rise in judges making lawyers cry in court. The representative body is due to meet with the judiciary’s equality and diversity lead this week to discuss the types of incidents involving judges that get reported and the impact they have on barristers.’
Law Society's Gazette, 2nd July 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A project encouraging barristers to be “active bystanders” – speaking out and standing against abusive, bullying and belittling behaviour – has been launched under the name “All Rise”.’
Legal Futures, 11th May 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A man who was being bullied by a group of teenagers has been jailed for throwing a bottle of bleach at them.’
BBC News, 10th May 2021
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‘Boris Johnson’s decision to back Priti Patel and disregard the findings of his adviser on ministerial standards that the home secretary had bullied staff can be challenged in court, a hearing has ruled.’
The Guardian, 27th April 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
