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<p>We do not record cases of bullying and harassment made specifically against managers.
The table below shows the total number of cases per year.</p><p> </p><p>We have withheld
the exact figure for years that involve less than five members of staff, to mitigate
the risk of them being identified from the information provided.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number
of cases of bullying and harassment</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>Less
than 5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>Less
than 5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>7</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
</p><p>The overall number of staff working in Defra has risen substantially since
2017. Defra is committed to creating an environment where no one suffers from harassment,
discrimination, bullying and victimisation, either directly or indirectly. We support
the right of employees to be treated with dignity and respect at work, and our HR
policies and procedures make it clear that the department will not accept inappropriate
behaviours.</p>
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