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| One in five people working in Westminster have experienced sexual harassment in the last 12 months, a shocking leaked report has revealed. | One in five people working in Westminster have experienced sexual harassment in the last 12 months, a shocking leaked report has revealed. |
| The explosive document passed to The Independent lays bare the extent of the bullying and harassment, following a slew of allegations in British politics that ranged from inappropriate behaviour to groping and rape. | |
| The figures were compiled in a survey commissioned by MPs which questioned all types of worker on the parliamentary estate, as party leaders looked for evidence to inform proposals to stamp out abuse. | The figures were compiled in a survey commissioned by MPs which questioned all types of worker on the parliamentary estate, as party leaders looked for evidence to inform proposals to stamp out abuse. |
| The survey – which found women reporting twice as many incidents as men – will be published by Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom, along with recommendations for a new grievance procedure for staff working in Westminster, tomorrow. | The survey – which found women reporting twice as many incidents as men – will be published by Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom, along with recommendations for a new grievance procedure for staff working in Westminster, tomorrow. |
| It comes just one day after Parliament celebrated the centenary of giving some women the vote, and amid the ongoing allegations about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, which triggered the #MeToo movement to expose sexual harassment across the world. | It comes just one day after Parliament celebrated the centenary of giving some women the vote, and amid the ongoing allegations about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, which triggered the #MeToo movement to expose sexual harassment across the world. |
| A source close to the MPs’ working group that produced the report, said: “What is critically important for whether [new measures] succeed or not is that it changes culture, and people who work in Parliament feel that they are able to come forward without risking their future careers. | A source close to the MPs’ working group that produced the report, said: “What is critically important for whether [new measures] succeed or not is that it changes culture, and people who work in Parliament feel that they are able to come forward without risking their future careers. |
| “You have a situation where 19 per cent, almost a fifth of people, are complaining that they have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or inappropriate sexual behaviour here, versus the fact that the present respect policy has never had a complaint about sexual harassment.” | “You have a situation where 19 per cent, almost a fifth of people, are complaining that they have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or inappropriate sexual behaviour here, versus the fact that the present respect policy has never had a complaint about sexual harassment.” |
| Theresa May set up the cross-party working group of MPs and staff to root out abuse in Parliament amid growing pressure to curb sexual harassment in industries ranging from Hollywood to the hospitality sector. | Theresa May set up the cross-party working group of MPs and staff to root out abuse in Parliament amid growing pressure to curb sexual harassment in industries ranging from Hollywood to the hospitality sector. |
| The parliament-wide survey, which spoke to 1,377 workers, also revealed 39 per cent of staff, MPs and peers had experienced bullying and harassment of some sort while on the estate. | The parliament-wide survey, which spoke to 1,377 workers, also revealed 39 per cent of staff, MPs and peers had experienced bullying and harassment of some sort while on the estate. |
| Of those suffering bullying or harassment, 45 per cent were women and 35 per cent were male. | Of those suffering bullying or harassment, 45 per cent were women and 35 per cent were male. |
| The proposals, to be published with the survey by Ms Leadsom on Thursday, are expected to recommend establishing an independent grievance procedure to make it easier for victims to report complaints, The Independent understands. | The proposals, to be published with the survey by Ms Leadsom on Thursday, are expected to recommend establishing an independent grievance procedure to make it easier for victims to report complaints, The Independent understands. |
| There is also expected to be a new HR system for MPs’ staff, who are currently directly employed by politicians, making it difficult for staffers to complain about their bosses. | There is also expected to be a new HR system for MPs’ staff, who are currently directly employed by politicians, making it difficult for staffers to complain about their bosses. |
| The report was then expected to recommend considering tougher sanctions against those who have behave inappropriately, while the independent parliamentary commissioner for standards would make final decisions on cases. | The report was then expected to recommend considering tougher sanctions against those who have behave inappropriately, while the independent parliamentary commissioner for standards would make final decisions on cases. |
| There could also be training for MPs and staff around better employment practices. | There could also be training for MPs and staff around better employment practices. |
| Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon was forced to resign last year when the Westminster scandal was at its height following allegations of sexual misconduct. | Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon was forced to resign last year when the Westminster scandal was at its height following allegations of sexual misconduct. |
| MPs Stephen Crabb, Chris Pincher and Daniel Kawczynski were all investigated by the Conservative Party over allegations of sexual misconduct. They were all cleared by the party’s new disciplinary panel. | MPs Stephen Crabb, Chris Pincher and Daniel Kawczynski were all investigated by the Conservative Party over allegations of sexual misconduct. They were all cleared by the party’s new disciplinary panel. |
| However, outstanding allegations are still being considered against Tory MP Dan Poulter and Dover MP Charlie Elphicke, who has had the whip removed. | However, outstanding allegations are still being considered against Tory MP Dan Poulter and Dover MP Charlie Elphicke, who has had the whip removed. |
| Labour MPs Ivan Lewis and Kelvin Hopkins have both been referred to the party’s ruling body following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. They both deny the claims. | Labour MPs Ivan Lewis and Kelvin Hopkins have both been referred to the party’s ruling body following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. They both deny the claims. |
| Ms Leadsom’s office has been approached for comment. | Ms Leadsom’s office has been approached for comment. |
| After the Weinstein allegations emerged, the #MeToo phenomenon went viral across the globe, as a hashtag used on social media to help demonstrate the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment. | After the Weinstein allegations emerged, the #MeToo phenomenon went viral across the globe, as a hashtag used on social media to help demonstrate the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment. |
| It has led to wide-ranging allegations being made, including in Hollywood and the UK, in politics, business and universities. | It has led to wide-ranging allegations being made, including in Hollywood and the UK, in politics, business and universities. |