1. In the last five financial years, how many incidents of sexual harassment, allegedly perpetrated by council staff against colleagues have been recorded? Please breakdown by gender.
2 – female and male victims, male perpetrators.
2. What was the nature of the allegations?
We consider this information is exempt under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act (Personal Data). Devon County Council are not obliged to provide information that is the personal information of another person if releasing it would contravene any of the provisions in the Data Protection Act 2018.
3. In relation to answer 1, how many staff have been formally disciplined for sexual harassment?
1 dismissal
4. In the last five financial years, how many incidents of sexual harassment, allegedly perpetrated by council employees against third parties, have been recorded? Please breakdown by gender.
3 – female victims and male perpetrators.
5. What was the nature of the allegations?
We consider this information is exempt under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act (Personal Data). Devon County Council are not obliged to provide information that is the personal information of another person if releasing it would contravene any of the provisions in the Data Protection Act 2018.
6. In relation to answer 4, how many staff have been formally disciplined for sexual harassment?
All dismissed.
7. In the last five financial years, how many staff have been suspended over allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual misconduct?
None.
8. How much has the Council spent on wages during these suspensions?
Not applicable.
9. Please share the number and cost of claims closed/settled with damages paid in the last five years in relation to sexual harassment. Please include the following information in the table:
Number of claims
Damages paid
Defence costs paid
Claimant Costs Paid
Total Paid
Breakdown by year (year of closure or settlement year)
Breakdown by claimant type (staff or third party)
To provide this information may identify the individuals involved. This would risk a disclosure of their personal information and would be a breach of the first data protection principle. This information is therefore exempt from disclosure pursuant to Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
10. In the last five financial years, has the council issued a non-disclosure agreement to resolve a sexual harassment case?
No
11. If yes, how many?
Not applicable.