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Recommendation 15
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The Government should consider how the provisions included in sections 66 to 68 of The...
Recommendation
The Government should consider how the provisions included in sections 66 to 68 of The Domestic Abuse Bill 2019–21 could be applied to aid workers who commit sexual offences against adults overseas. It should also seek to use existing legislation to prosecute British aid workers who commit offences against children, as this would provide a strong deterrent. (Paragraph 60) Power dynamics and culture
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We will continue to monitor partners’ adherence to the enhanced safeguarding due diligence requirements on an ongoing basis and performance will impact on funding decisions. The Supply Partner Code of Conduct sets clear expectations for contract-holders on the effectiveness of their safeguarding policies and processes. Compliance with the Code of Conduct standards is monitored throughout the life of the contract. A contract can be terminated if a supplier fails to comply with these requirements. While there is no ability to “ban” an organisation under the procurement regulations, the FCDO does consider any reasonable ground for exclusion against the advertised criteria. Seventh Special Report of Session 2019–21 7