The Salmond inquiry is having a significant impact on the momentum for change brought about by the #MeToo movement, according to experts and campaigners on workplace harassment. They have told the Guardian the political crisis convulsing Holyrood has also had a “chilling” and “demoralising” effect on women in terms of their confidence in reporting unacceptable behaviour. “What is playing out at the moment with the Salmond inquiry is having a really significant impact. “Any organisation can say ‘here is a harassment policy’, but someone has to feel confident to use it.”Roz Foyer, the general secretary of the STUC, expressed similar concerns. One of the things women are most attuned to when making complaints is the prospect of losing control over the process.

Source: The Guardian March 05, 2021 15:22 UTC