Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 23
23
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Inadequate awareness and reporting pathways for inappropriate behaviour in the music industry.
Conclusion
Awareness of what constitutes inappropriate behaviour and discrimination needs to be improved and reporting pathways made clear. A reporting structure needs to be available to everyone working in the industry, not just those who have access to HR departments, which we heard were at best ineffective and at worst damaged the victim further. The industry is moving in this direction with the establishment of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority; the question is whether it will have the necessary levers to be effective. (Conclusion, Paragraph 109) Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority
Government Response Summary
The government highlights the Equality and Human Rights Commission's existing guidance and investigative powers, and commits to publishing updated guidance for employers and an updated Employment Statutory Code of Practice by late 2024.
Government Response
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HM Government
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s technical guidance on Sexual harassment and harassment at work includes guidance on expectations of employers regarding third party harassment3. The Commission does have powers to investigate if it chooses to. The Commission will also publish updated guidance to support employers with the new employer duty4. The Employment Statutory Code of Practice will also be updated after the technical guidance update has been published and will be subject to full consultation with publication anticipated in late 2024.