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Revenue and Customs: Disciplinary Proceedings

Asked by Rebecca Long BaileyLabourTreasuryTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 21161

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what independent safeguarding arrangements exist within HM Revenue and Customs for employees who report harassment, bullying, or discrimination during an active internal investigation into the reported conduct.

Answered by Treasury

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) takes all reports of bullying, harassment and discrimination seriously. Employees who raise concerns are supported by a specialist adviser from HMRC’s Mediation and Resolution Support Service (MRSS), which operates separately from the investigation and decision-making process. Employees also have access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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