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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Hundreds of gagging orders used to silence victims of police misogyny

PA Wire

Police have used hundreds of gagging orders to silence victims of misogyny, amid concerns forces are trying to “sweep the issue under the carpet”.

New figures reveal forces in England and Wales have imposed 243 non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or other types of gagging orders, to stop staff from talking about their treatment following employment tribunal claims, in the past five years.

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