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What #MeToo will mean for British schools 

What #MeToo will mean for British schools
Officials are working with senior police officers and Ofsted to look at the huge number of sexual abuse allegations, which one police chief has called the education sector’s ‘MeToo’ moment
29 Mar 2021
Instant Opinion: MPs ‘just saved’ from reputational disaster

Instant Opinion: MPs ‘just saved’ from reputational disaster
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 24 June
24 Jun 2020
Rees-Mogg loses vote on Westminster bullying debates

Rees-Mogg loses vote on Westminster bullying debates
Critics said proposal would undermine new independent panel and ‘re-victimise’ victims
24 Jun 2020
McDonald’s accused of worldwide ‘systemic sexual harassment’

McDonald’s accused of worldwide ‘systemic sexual harassment’
Children as young as 16 allegedly ‘mocked and punished’ for reporting abuse
19 May 2020
Harvey Weinstein faces new LA rape charge

Harvey Weinstein faces new LA rape charge
Disgraced Hollywood producer faces new charges of rape and sexual assault
7 Jan 2020
Lloyd’s of London puts anti-abuse posters in City pubs 

Lloyd’s of London puts anti-abuse posters in City pubs
Insurance market acts after growing reports of harassment
20 Nov 2019
Tory MP to quit after ‘fondling’ claim by Labour MP

Tory MP to quit after ‘fondling’ claim by Labour MP
Ross Thomson accused of ‘sexual touching’ of multiple men
4 Nov 2019

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Two thirds of unis teach sexual consent to students

Two thirds of unis teach sexual consent to students
Concern is rising over reports of sexual misconduct on UK campuses
9 Oct 2019
Upskirting made criminal offence in England and Wales

Upskirting made criminal offence in England and Wales
Legislation follows tireless campaign led by Gina Martin
12 Apr 2019
Ted Baker boss Ray Kelvin resigns amid ‘forced hugs’ claims

Ted Baker boss Ray Kelvin resigns amid ‘forced hugs’ claims
Petition by former Ted Baker staff accused chief executive of inappropriate behaviour towards female employees
4 Mar 2019
Laws on non-disclosure agreements to change

Laws on non-disclosure agreements to change
Legislation around ‘gagging-orders’ used by employers to be changes following Philip Green scandal
4 Mar 2019
Music legend accused of groping man in hotel toilets

Music legend accused of groping man in hotel toilets
Police investigating claims that the unnamed singer fondled alleged victim’s ‘private parts’ at upmarket London venue
20 Feb 2019
Drunk Tory MP ‘grabbed men’s bottoms to avoid falling’

Drunk Tory MP ‘grabbed men’s bottoms to avoid falling’
Witnesses say Ross Thomson ‘could barely stand’ before being escorted out of Commons bar by police
8 Feb 2019
Who is mystery businessman at heart of Telegraph’s expose?

Who is mystery businessman at heart of Telegraph’s expose?
Court of Appeal stops newspaper publishing findings of eight-month investigation into harassment claims
24 Oct 2018
Seven ways MPs want to tackle sexual harassment

Seven ways MPs want to tackle sexual harassment
Women and girls facing ‘routine and relentless’ harassment in public places, says Commons committee
23 Oct 2018
Did John Bercow jump before he was pushed?

Did John Bercow jump before he was pushed?
Speaker of the House to stand down next summer following huge pressure over allegations of bullying
17 Oct 2018
Is India having its #MeToo moment?

Is India having its #MeToo moment?
A year on from Harvey Weinstein scandal the world’s biggest democracy has been shaken by allegations of sexual misconduct
11 Oct 2018
One in three UK girls sexually harassed in school uniform

One in three UK girls sexually harassed in school uniform
New survey finds that 35% of schoolgirls have been catcalled, stared at or groped
8 Oct 2018
Rightmove sorry for ‘sex for rent’ ad for Birmingham house

Rightmove sorry for ‘sex for rent’ ad for Birmingham house
Property website said the advert had been removed as soon as the company was aware of it
27 Jul 2018
‘Upskirting’ ban MP targeted by knicker protest

‘Upskirting’ ban MP targeted by knicker protest
Government confirms plans to push through new legislation despite Sir Christopher Chope’s intervention
19 Jun 2018
What crimes has Morgan Freeman been accused of?

What crimes has Morgan Freeman been accused of?
The veteran actor is facing numerous allegations of sexual harassment, including attempts to lift up the skirt of a production assistant
25 May 2018
Sir Alan Parker resigns as Save the Children chair

Sir Alan Parker resigns as Save the Children chair
Anger over handling of misconduct allegations against senior staff at charity
20 Apr 2018
Robin Williams ‘groped and flashed me on set’ says co-star

Robin Williams ‘groped and flashed me on set’ says co-star
‘I had the grossest things done to me,’ says Pam Dawber, who adds she took no offence at the star’s lewd antics
21 Mar 2018
France to tackle sexual harassment with on-the-spot fines 

France to tackle sexual harassment with on-the-spot fines
New measures will also extend time limit for filing rape complaints and set age of consent at 15
21 Mar 2018
TV presenter Helen Skelton reveals she was groped on air

TV presenter Helen Skelton reveals she was groped on air
Incident occurred while she was conducting a live interview ‘during a sporting event in 2014’
16 Mar 2018
Jill Messick: family blame Weinstein stress for suicide

Jill Messick: family blame Weinstein stress for suicide
Relatives say Messick was ‘collateral damage’ in clash between Weinstein and accuser Rose McGowan
9 Feb 2018
Should MPs accused of sexual harassment remain anonymous? 

Should MPs accused of sexual harassment remain anonymous?
Cross-party report on bullying and abuse sparks debate about how best to tackle complaints
8 Feb 2018
Presidents’ Club: hostesses groped at elite men-only dinner

Presidents’ Club: hostesses groped at elite men-only dinner
Hostesses report assault and harassment at event compared to scenes from The Handmaid’s Tale
24 Jan 2018
Germaine Greer criticises ‘whingeing’ #MeToo campaign

Germaine Greer criticises ‘whingeing’ #MeToo campaign
Feminist says actresses ‘spreading legs’ for roles is ‘tantamount to consent’
23 Jan 2018
Why Hollywood is turning against Woody Allen

Why Hollywood is turning against Woody Allen
In Depth: actors express regret after working with the 82-year-old director
18 Jan 2018
Stan Lee denies sexually harassing nurses

Stan Lee denies sexually harassing nurses
Marvel creator, 95, says groping claims are ‘false and despicable’
10 Jan 2018
Wahlberg paid $1.5m for All The Money In The World reshoots

Wahlberg paid $1.5m for All The Money In The World reshoots
The film was hastily reshot after sexual harassment allegations against the original star, Kevin Spacey
10 Jan 2018
Why Hollywood’s women wore black to the Golden Globes

Why Hollywood’s women wore black to the Golden Globes
‘This is not a fashion moment’, says Eva Longoria, as stars reject colourful gowns
8 Jan 2018
John Worboys: why the 'black-cab rapist' decision matters

John Worboys: why the 'black-cab rapist' decision matters
Outrage grows over release of London cabbie said to have sexually assaulted hundreds of women
5 Jan 2018