Recommendations & Conclusions
7 items
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Recommendation
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Rejected
Section 14 of the Equality Act 2010 which provides protection from discrimination on the basis of a combination of two relevant protected characteristics presents a limited understanding of how overlapping characteristics are used to discriminate against individuals and prevent the most vulnerable from bringing harassment claims based on their actual …
Government response. The government rejects the recommendation to bring section 14 of the Equality Act into force, stating it is unnecessary as courts already allow multiple claims and robust protections exist.
Government Equalities Office
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Recommendation
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Rejected
Reform of parental leave for freelancers is overdue. The current system places the burden of childcare onto the mother and offers no financial support for self-employed fathers or same-sex partners wanting to share childcare responsibilities. The Government should bring forward legislation to allow self-employed mothers and fathers to share parental …
Government response. The government rejects the recommendation to introduce legislation allowing self-employed parents to share parental leave and pay, stating there are no current plans to introduce such entitlements for self-employed fathers or partners. It clarifies existing support for employed parents and …
Government Equalities Office
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Recommendation
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Rejected
The Government should bring forward legislative proposals to extend the protections relating to discrimination and harassment in the Equality Act 2010 to include all freelancers. Limitation periods for Equality Act-based discrimination and sexual harassment claims should be extended to six months. In the meantime, the Government should set out clearly—in …
Government response. The government rejects the recommendation to extend Equality Act protections to all freelancers, stating there are no current plans to change or extend the Act in this area. It clarifies which freelancers are currently covered and acknowledges it is 'looking …
Government Equalities Office
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Recommendation
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Rejected
A recording studio should be a safe space for all those who work there. Frequently this is not the case, and commercial self-interest is prioritised over personal safety. We recommend that all commercial recording studios should be licensed. That licensing process should include a sexual harassment risk assessment to ensure …
Government response. The government rejects the recommendation to introduce new licensing requirements for commercial recording studios, stating it has no plans to do so. It welcomes the industry-led Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority as an alternative to ensure safe workplaces.
Government Equalities Office
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Recommendation
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Rejected
The Government’s weakening of the Worker Protection Act 2023 has let down women already vulnerable to sexual abuse and harassment in insecure work settings. While we welcome the duty on employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to protect their employees from sexual harassment, without third-party harassment liabilities, it will be harder …
Government response. The government rejects the call to reintroduce employer liability for third-party harassment, stating it has no current plans to do so. It highlights the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, which introduces a duty on employers to …
Government Equalities Office
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Recommendation
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Rejected
Public funding and licensing of music venues should be made conditional on those premises taking steps to tackle gender bias, sexual harassment and abuse. This should include the training of venue staff by accredited organisations that work in the sector. The Government should review international examples, such as the measures …
Government response. The government rejects making public funding and licensing conditional on music venues tackling sexual harassment, stating it is up to individual businesses to decide on staff training. They encourage venues to partner with specialist organizations and highlight existing guidance for …
Government Equalities Office
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Conclusion
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Rejected
CIISA is not a panacea for all of the problems of discrimination, harassment and abuse in the industry. It is not a statutory body. Reforms to the Equality Act 2010 remain essential in order for freelance workers to be adequately protected from discrimination. Ultimately, CIISA’s effectiveness will be judged on …
Government response. The government recognises freelancers but states there are no plans to change or extend the Equality Act 2010 for them at present, explaining that many freelancers are already covered. It is, however, looking into extending the time limit for bringing …
Government Equalities Office