From August 2025, the Office for Students’ new Condition E6 makes it compulsory for UK universities to have fair, transparent and trauma-informed processes for handling harassment and sexual misconduct. Institutions must publish clear policies, ban NDAs, train investigators, and provide student support. This blog explores the challenges of running investigations that are both credible and compassionate, and how universities can prepare to meet OfS requirements.

The High Court’s dismissal of Noel Clarke’s libel claim against The Guardian highlights the serious impact of power imbalances in the media industry. This blog explores the judge’s findings, including Clarke’s flawed belief that women could freely reject his advances, and why this ignores the pressure created by status and hierarchy. We examine how such dynamics shape workplace misconduct, the importance of recognising them in investigations, and how organisations can respond through fair, sensitive processes and effective training.

A 2024 Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling raises questions about whether charity trustees can be protected under UK whistleblowing law. Learn how this case could influence governance, speak-up frameworks, and organisational integrity.