Overview

• The survey showed that 25% of women experienced work-related sexual harassment, with more than a quarter shown pornographic images and 43% subjected to unwanted touching.
• Thirty-four percent of respondents said they did not believe their employers maintained a zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment.
• High rates of harassment were reported across 19 industries, notably construction, aviation, transport, food and drink, farming, trucking, warehousing and logistics.
• Some women who reported harassment faced dismissal or inaction from employers, underscoring a culture of impunity.
• The government has proposed banning non-disclosure agreements in harassment cases and is preparing further legislation under the Employment Rights Bill to strengthen worker protections.