UK Universities to Face NDA Ban and Sanctions Over Mishandling Sexual Misconduct Cases

New regulations will prohibit non-disclosure agreements and enforce measures to protect students from harassment and abuse of power.

The Office for Students (OfS) will ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of sexual harassment and misconduct.
Universities failing to comply with new regulations could face fines, loss of funding, or de-registration.
A survey revealed that 20% of students experienced unwanted sexual behavior in the past academic year.
Female students are disproportionately affected, with higher rates of harassment and assault compared to male students.
Universities must implement policies to prevent abuse of power in staff-student relationships.