Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill Debate
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Ruth Jones
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Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill
Ruth Jones ExcerptsFriday 20th October 2023
(1 year, 10 months ago)
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Ruth Jones (Newport West) (Lab)
The hon. Lady is making a very important speech about a powerful topic. As a former NHS employee for over 30 years, I am aware of some poor practice and lack of control over certain individuals who are sexual predators. They are only a small minority, but they have a massive impact on other NHS workers. Does she agree with me that we must protect our precious NHS staff and stamp out sexual harassment in all workplaces?
Wera Hobhouse
I could not agree more. The hon. Lady points out that a few individuals damage the reputation of a whole organisation and, especially when it comes to our NHS, that is devastating. The Bill should be good for organisations because it protects them as well.