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Written question asked by Navendu Mishra (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 November 2021 (named day). It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 November 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.


Trade Unions: Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what engagement her Department has with (a) the FDA, (b) the BMA, (c) the NUJ and (d) other trade union bodies on protections for public officials and prominent persons.

Answer

Government is firmly committed to the safety and security of all of those in public life and beyond. We must work together to challenge, report, and tackle intimidating and abusive behaviour wherever it occurs.

The Government will continue to work with a wide range of partners - including trade unions, regulators, civil society, social media companies, policing and prosecution authorities, and MPs - to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
68481
Session
2021-22
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Protection Trade unions British Medical Association FDA National Union of Journalists
Link
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