The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has been revealed to use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent staff from discussing allegations of sexual misconduct and bullying. This practice has been criticized by advisers to the CBI, as well as current and former staff, who view it as deeply problematic for an organization attempting to overhaul its culture. The government has announced a crackdown on the misuse of NDAs, with new legislation aimed at protecting victims and whistleblowers from being silenced. This move has been welcomed by various entities, including the Chair of the Bar Council, Sam Townend KC, who highlighted the need for legislative reform regarding NDAs.
"The government has announced a crackdown on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements." https://t.co/IfCUnGdM9e
We’re cracking down on the misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). We’re introducing new legislation so that victims can seek justice and vital support, without fear of legal action. Find out more: https://t.co/W54vrWzU9L https://t.co/rzXqF3vHs1
Legislation pledged to prevent abuse of NDAs: https://t.co/R41TrLtVmn
Chair of the Bar Council, Sam Townend KC, said: "The issue of Non-Disclosure Agreements is ripe for legislative change and the Bar Council welcomes the Government’s intention to implement legislative reform." Read the full reaction - https://t.co/eDX88ybNU5
Whistleblowers to be protected from gagging orders used to silence victims under new crackdown https://t.co/zbigfvyfSh https://t.co/s2Cicqcq7D
LAURA FARRIS: No victim of crime should be bullied into silence... That's why the government is clamping down on gagging orders being used against whistleblowers https://t.co/pYeKzEO5OT https://t.co/zI6RlgxuY0
NDAs silence victims whilst protecting perpetrators. Victim survivors should be able to tell their truth. https://t.co/Uke8rhazG3
“Advisers to the CBI, as well as current and former staff, said that in their view, its use of gagging clauses was deeply problematic for an organisation trying to overhaul its culture.” https://t.co/SALQpyaXKz
GUARDIAN: CBI stops staff discussing sexual misconduct and bullying claims #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/j9T1LX9Ann
CBI admits to using non-disclosure agreements to silence staff https://t.co/JUFjDVzXq8
New: Revealed: CBI uses gagging clauses to prevent discussion of sexual misconduct claims https://t.co/wPwZpGXijP