Harassment in the NHS: could the solution be the problem?

Harassment and discrimination have been my daily work for over two decades as a partner and employment law solicitor. I advise on it, lead cases at court, and even train employers on how to manage and prevent harassment in the workplace.Most sexual harassment complaints end in a settlement. This is both good and bad. Settlements resolve complaints but also sweep them under the proverbial carpet. In my career, I have reached two unsettling realisations. First, with every case I settle, the wider problem may continue unabated. Second, settlement not only makes the problem disappear but also hides it from the world. The result is that we are unaware of the real extent of the problem. Is the law rendered impotent by use of this resolution device? Are we unable to truly tackle and eradicate the problem?These concerns were thrown into sharp relief when I was presented with The BMJ’s recent…
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