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<p>Every woman should be able to live without fear of harassment or violence in the
workplace as much as anywhere else. In July 2021, as part of our strategy to tackle
violence against women and girls, the Government announced a new package of measures
which will strengthen protections for those affected by harassment at work.</p><p>We
will introduce a new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace,
as well as explicit protections against harassment by third parties. We are also supporting
the Equality and Human Rights Commission to develop a statutory Code of Practice on
workplace harassment, as well as preparing our own practical guidance for employers
on preventing this issue.</p><p>In addition, the Government will be shortly launching
a communications campaign to raise awareness and challenge behaviours that constitute
violence against women and girls, including workplace harassment.</p><p>The steps
we are taking will not only raise awareness of the nature and prevalence of sexual
harassment in the workplace, but also motivate employers to prioritise prevention
and ultimately improve workplace practices and culture.</p>
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