UK MPs could undergo criminal record checks to stop violence against women

A groundbreaking initiative will see UK parliament become the first legislature globally to adopt White Ribbon accreditation, marking a major step toward eliminating violence against women. Members and staff may face mandatory criminal record checks before receiving security passes, alongside new anti-harassment training as part of the scheme. The move aims to foster a cultural shift within the institution by addressing systemic issues through proactive measures. Details of the rollout and its potential impact on parliamentary operations will be revealed in the full report.

Exclusive: Members may be vetted before getting security passes for parliament, and receive anti-harassment trainingMPs and others working in parliament could be required to take a criminal record check before being given a security pass, and receive anti-harassment training under a pioneering scheme to root out violence against women.The UK parliament will on Tuesday become the first legislature in the world to receive what is known as White Ribbon accreditation, a commitment to culture change which originated in Canada. Continue reading...