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ILO Convention 190

Wednesday 23 February 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government intends to ratify ILO convention 190 on violence and harassment.
  • UK has existing legislation to implement the convention.
  • Visit to deposit ratification in Geneva delayed due to covid-19.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ian Lavery Lab Blyth and Ashington
Employment
Context

The question arises from the campaign led by Unite the union for ratifying ILO convention 190 on workplace violence and harassment.

Question

If she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to ratify ILO convention 190 on violence and harassment in the world of work.

Answer from Mims Davies

The Government have made clear our intention to ratify International Labour Organisation convention 190 on violence and harassment. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions plans to deposit the signed instrument of ratification at the ILO in Geneva shortly.

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Q2 Ian Lavery Lab Blyth and Ashington
Employment Women & Equalities
Context

The question arises from the campaign led by Unite the union for ratifying ILO convention 190 on workplace violence and harassment, which has been a priority but faces delays.

Question

Ratifying ILO convention 190 on workplace violence and harassment is a key demand of the new “Get me home safely” campaign led by Unite the union. It is also meant to be a key priority for this Government, but the Minister has simply said that there will be moves to sign the convention. There have been many, many promises. What on earth is happening? Is there a seeming reluctance to accept ILO convention 190? Will the Minister get on and make sure that it is signed? There has been a huge increase in violence against women, particularly in the workplace.

Answer from Mims Davies

The UK already has the necessary legislation in place to implement the convention. We will be required to report on compliance to the ILO in due course. The visit to deposit the ratification has been delayed as a result of covid-19 and the omicron variant; we will achieve it at the soonest possible date.

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Not addressed: The specific timeline for signing the convention was not provided despite delays due to COVID.

How: Delayed As A Result Of Covid-19 And The Omicron Variant

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