Politics · 7 hours ago
UK MPs Could Face Criminal Record Checks Over Women's Safety
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MPs and parliamentary staff could be asked to undergo criminal record checks before receiving security passes, under plans to tackle violence against women. Parliament is expected to become the first legislature in the world to gain White Ribbon accreditation, backed by Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle. A three-year plan is expected to bring anti-harassment training and higher behaviour standards, though full details have not been published.
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