Government Trivialising Sexual Harassment And Bullying Complaints

The government is trying to head off much more serious criticism by trivialising the sexual harassment and bullying complaints it has recieved, in the press today. 

The BBC had this to say on their website: Sources close to Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon have confirmed he was once rebuked by a journalist for putting his hand on her knee during dinner (2002). Radio presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer had recounted the "mildly amusing" incident without naming Sir Michael. After his identity was revealed in The Sun, she tweeted saying she had not been "remotely upset or distressed".

MP's cannot be sacked, and they don't have employment contracts. They can be expelled from their Party, but we must remember they are in a very powerful position and can abuse that position and get away with it much easier than a member of the public might. Sir Cyril Smith, MBE was a British Liberal Member of Parliament for Rochdale. After his death, numerous allegations of child sexual abuse by Smith emerged, leading the police to believe that Smith was a serial sex offender.

Everyone should have the right to be treated in a respectful and courteous manner at work, and certainly not be pressured into doing anything against their wishes. Understandably the government wants to wriggle off the hook, but in the interests of all employees we must not let that happen. 

Image: The late Sir Cyril Smith MBE and Jimmy Saville