UK MPs could undergo criminal record checks to stop violence against women
Summary
The UK Parliament is set to receive White Ribbon accreditation and begin a three-year plan to help prevent violence against women. Possible measures include anti-harassment and bystander training, higher conduct standards, and criminal record checks for people seeking parliamentary security passes.Key Facts
- The UK Parliament is expected to become the first legislature in the world to receive White Ribbon accreditation.
- The accreditation requires a three-year plan to prevent violence against women.
- Labour MP Emily Darlington led a cross-party campaign supported by Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle and parliamentary staff.
- Possible measures include training on how to spot and respond to harassment.
- Political parties may be asked to support criminal record checks for new MPs before they receive parliamentary passes.
- A 2018 survey found that nearly 20% of people surveyed in Parliament had experienced or witnessed sexual harassment.
- A 2023 study found that more than two-thirds of female MPs had witnessed sexist behaviour in Parliament.
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