Developing Sexual Harassment Policy II

In the last instalment, we started exploring consideration that should be included or contemplated in drafting a sexual harassment policy.

We stated that for a long-time, sexual harassment policies focused on managing and minimising risk. Often, the risk being managed is that of vicarious liability of the employer. We however have a different approach to drafting sexual harassment policies.  Our anchoring ideal on the sexual harassment policies we suggest is a survivor-based approach. It’s the most efficient method, which empowers survivors of sexual harassment, and strives to meet their individual needs. It also averts possible future incidences of sexual harassment.

In the initial piece, we explored the first three steps necessary in drafting the policy. The first step is to set the intention of the policy, and that it should be clearly articulated in the policy.

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Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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