Andrea Leadsom’s cross-party group on tackling harassment has yet to publish proposals, prompting fears that the issue will lose traction Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty ImagesCampaigners have criticised proposals that could allow MPs accused of sexual harassment to be let off with making an apology or completing an online training course. A leaked Commons draft report, from a group set up by the prime minister to create a new complaints system, suggests measures including learning modules on bullying and a human resources service for parliament, where MPs are responsible for hiring their own staff. The campaigner Sarah Green fears that progress has slowed on dealing with harassment claimsOther measures suggested are a specialist helpline staffed by qualified experts in sexual harassment, which would be separate from other workplace issues; appointing a specialist investigator such as a lawyer to look into allegations independently; and a committee to consult on imposing tougher sanctions. Sarah Green, director of the End Violence Against Women Coalition, who gave…

Source: The Times January 05, 2018 00:29 UTC