Government Departments: Bullying and Harassment

(asked on 24th February 2022) - View Source

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many cases of (1) bullying, (2) harassment, and (3) discrimination, in Government departments were reported in each of the last three years; and how many of these cases warranted action being taken.


Answered by
Lord True Portrait
Lord True
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
This question was answered on 14th March 2022

The Cabinet Office does not centrally hold information on cases of bullying, harassment and discrimination across government.

The Civil Service has a zero tolerance approach to bullying, harassment and discrimination. It is important that all employees feel respected and treated fairly within the workplace. Those found to be bullying, and/or harassing and/or discriminating against employees or customers can face disciplinary procedures including charges of gross misconduct leading to dismissal.

Reticulating Splines