MPs call for ban on non-disclosure ‘cover-ups’ for sexual harassment cases
The IndependentSign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ministers have been told they should ban non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases which have been “misused” in the City of London to “cover up” abuse, an influential group of MPs has said. In its report into sexism in the City of London, the Treasury Select Committee said that there was still a “shocking prevalence” of sexual harassment in the financial sector. “During the inquiry, MPs heard how NDAs are being misused in the sector to ‘cover up’ abuse, sexual harassment and discrimination – leaving victims silenced while perpetrators go unpunished,” the committee said. “The committee is, therefore, calling for a legislative ban on the use of NDAs in harassment cases.” Committee chair Harriett Baldwin said: “The UK’s financial services sector is the crown jewel of this country’s economy – admired by the international community and always takes pride in being ahead of the curve.
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