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Pressing 'pause' - Our Head of Chambers has taken up a leadership role within the civil society sector. Follow her at @isabelleparasra Thanks for your business!

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After 10 wonderful years as Head of Chambers of Greycoat Law, I've taken up a civil society role - as CEO of @socialvalueuk

My team will be closing our Greycoat Law social media accounts down soon, so, if you want to stay in touch, do follow me here instead: @IsabelleParasra

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If you could ask an expert on #sexualmisconduct within organisations any question, what would it be?
Our Head of Chambers, @IsabelleParasra is appearing on a podcast soon.
She's keen to answer the questions you want answers to.
Post here or DM us.
#harassment #employmentlaw

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Why's it important to establish a sense of safety in #sexual #harassment cases & why does this apply to both complainants & respondents alike? Find out more in an article written by @isabelleparasra our Head of Chambers (also Special Investigation Counsel) https://t.co/YVDT7FDss7

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Do you think that the legal test for gross negligence manslaughter is too low when it comes to medical professionals? Or is it sufficient? At present, the law does not require proof of intent or recklessness. Does the Scottish mode…https://t.co/B5LTEH8oXM https://t.co/8DLvTPlQfP

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Deaf and disabled children are over 3 times more likely to be abused or neglected than non-disabled children (The Lancet July 2012). Read more about the @NSPCC guidance on how to protect children in your organisation's care... https://t.co/WnE93GZAPN

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The topic of sexual harassment/assault against LGBT staff is almost universally absent in
training by international humanitarian aid or NGO organisations according to a 2017 report by @FeinsteinIntCen We provide inclusive training: call to find out more. https://t.co/N0BjJaLIyq

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Should children who've been subjected to sexual violence/harassment by other children in school be described as 'victims' or do you prefer the word 'survivor'? Here's what the Department for Education thinks: https://t.co/55E62UgtyZ #Safeguarding #ChildProtection

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If one employee accuses another of sexual assault, do you have to create a safe space for the complainant whilst you investigate? Read our blog to find out more about how to handle the issues facing voluntary sector organisations in assault cases... https://t.co/KCDr5j96nX

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An employee sends you a confidential email accusing your voluntary organisation of covering up sexual harassment. What would you do? Listen to our podcast to find out why your next step is crucial: https://t.co/QfFTpMCBrV

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Might new measures that aim to curb abuse specifically directed at politicians be unnecessary? Are politicians already protected under existing harassment laws? Or are politicians particularly vulnerable to the extent that they need additional protections? https://t.co/Iaa7yljXED

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Presenter who commented on the behaviour of victims in rape cases criticised and suspended -
was this a restriction on free speech or the protection of victims' rights? https://t.co/5g1uE0jC5A #DiscriminationLaw #CriminalLaw #HumanRights

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Did you know that you can bring an animal on board some aeroplanes as an emotional support?
United Airlines say requests have risen by 75% to 76,000 in a year, so tougher rules are being introduced to ban animals such as hedgehogs, ferrets and insects! https://t.co/m5qIjjnRLh

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Have you ever hired a foreign worker via the Internet and then found out that they lied in their Skype interview? What can you do about it if they've already applied for a visa and moved country? Contact us to find out! https://t.co/EbSydf7Vn9 #EmploymentLaw

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As the winner of the eighth largest US lottery jackpot sues State lottery officials to protect her anonymity, we ask: if you had to share the news of your lottery win with the world in order to claim it, would you ever play it? https://t.co/WnQ18WUxcX #DataProtection

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German workers will now be able to reduce their weekly hours from 35 to 28 for up to two years to look after their families. Will industry suffer or is this a progressive move for society as a whole? https://t.co/BEz2S4luZR #EmploymentLaw #Discrimination

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As Cambridge_Uni receives 173 anonymous reports of sexual harassment from students and staff over a 9 month period, what can organisations do to address these incidents?
https://t.co/DWz28PhQDy

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As Parliament proposes a new approach to handling harassment and bullying within Westminster, I'm pleased to be moving the Motion on Reforming the @LibDems Disciplinary Processes at our Spring Party Conference next month... https://t.co/P8hMoYHYkE

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Why is there such a huge disparity in sentencing powers between the US and the UK when it comes to #ComputerHacking prosecutions? Which country should raise or lower its penalties? https://t.co/kh6xuUC0VQ #CriminalLaw

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Is there sufficient legal clarity when determining the difference between gross negligence and ordinary errors in cases of #MedicalNegligence? https://t.co/KiLH0HzpMy

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Insulting the King of The Netherlands is a crime punishable by up to five years in prison (by way of a law of lèse-majesté, from the Latin laesa maiestatis, meaning injury to the majesty)? The last case was brought in 2016. Should it still be law? https://t.co/FIkR1nSpnL