Protecting workers from violence and abuse - a union rep's guide (February 2017)

Chapter 2

Protection from Harassment Act

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In some circumstances, a worker may be able to bring a case under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 . This action can be taken either through criminal prosecution or a private action for damages in the civil courts. It can be done on behalf of an individual, or a group.

More information on how unions have tackled bullying and harassment can be found in LRD’s booklet, Bullying and harassment at work — a guide for trade unionists. (www.lrdpublications.org.uk/publications.php?pub=BK&iss=1794)


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