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<p>The Government is clear that everyone should be able to live without fear of harassment
or violence, in the workplace as much as anywhere else.</p><p>In July 2021, as part
of our strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls, the Government committed
to a new package of measures which will strengthen protections for those affected
by harassment at work. We intend to introduce a new duty on employers to take steps
to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, as well as explicit protections against
workplace harassment by third parties. We are also preparing our own practical guidance
for employers on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.</p><p>The legislative
commitments will be introduced when parliamentary time allows. We continue to seek
an appropriate legislative vehicle; however, we are also ensuring that we take sufficient
time to engage with a range of stakeholders, to ensure that what we introduce will
be effective and make a real impact.</p>
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