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MSPs raise the issue of sexual harassment at Holyrood during Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions
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SNP MSP Clare Haughey asks the parliament to recognise that no woman is to blame in any way whatsoever when they are the victim.
Jackson Carlaw replies: "Alchohol is not an excuse and would not be used as an excuse for unacceptable behaviour."
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Image source, bbcSPCB member Jackson Carlaw says procedures and polices are under review.
Mr Johnson says there is no excuse for the behaviour of sexual harassment.
Labour MSP Daniel Johnson asks what changes it plans to make to its procedures and policies regarding the operation of bars and receptions in the parliament, in light of the role that such contexts and alcohol had in recent reports regarding sexual harassment.
SNP MSP Gillian Martin asks, in light of recent reports regarding sexual harassment, whether it will consider a confidential and independent audit of the experiences of female MSPs and staff of sexual harassment to inform any decisions on how to protect them in the future.
Conservative MSP Jackson Carlaw says: "It is useful at this stage we are working on the structure of that survey, so members who have ideas or question to be included their comments would be very welcome."
Labour MSP Kezia Dugdale brings up the issue of the hotline for members to raise concerns only being available between nine and five.
Mr Carlaw says "We recognise the hotline is only available during certain hours, and that those using it may need to find a secure to use it.
"Those with concerns can also register them through the confidential website as well."
Image source, bbcTory MSP and SPCB member Jackson Carlaw says a parliamentary board will consider sexual harassment.
Emma Ritch from Engender will be providing advice to the board and their will be a confidential survey.
Ms Lennon says reporting sexual assault or harassment is never easy.
The Labour MSP says she welcomes the steps being taken by the Scottish Parliament.
Ms Lennon says last week she said nothing short of an independent review would do.
She says she is a big fan of Emma Ritch but she says the SPCB must make it clear this is independent from MSPs.
Monica Lennon believes "at least half a dozen" people witnessed the alleged sexual assault
A Labour MSP said on Sunday she was sexually assaulted by a senior male colleague at a party.
Monica Lennon told the Sunday Mail, external that she was groped at a social event in 2013 in front of several witnesses.
She said she made an initial complaint to Scottish Labour but decided not to progress it because she felt she would not be believed.
Labour said it was working to improve the way it deals with sexual harassment complaints and safeguarding issues.
Ms Lennon, 36, told the paper: "It happened at a Labour Party social event in 2013, before I was an MSP. It was a private function, a room full of people.
Labour MSP Monica Lennon asks the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, in light of recent reports regarding sexual harassment, whether it will initiate an independent review of reporting procedures and parliamentary culture.
SNP MSP Jenny Gilruth asks about mandating committee conveners to go for witness gender balance.
Mr Wightman says the corporate body does not have a view at this stage.
Green MSP Andy Wightman explains how the members of the Corporate Body and Parliamentary Bureau are chosen.
He says: "They are elected by parliament, nominations are made by the political parties.
"It remains a matter of regret that there is no gender balance yet.
"The presiding officer asking to all parties leaders to sit down with him to address this issue."
Labour MSP Kezie Dugdale says "for women to have access to power and decision making it sometimes needs men to give their position away,.
"I invite the members to resign their roles so we can achieve gender balance."
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Gordon Macdonald is stepping down from Holyrood's SPCB management group.
It is because Mr Macdonad is recovering from an operation, but it does provide an opening to get a female MSP on the all-male board
This follows Kezia Dugdale's call for a gender-balanced group can be installed.
The parliament has been instituting a range of measures to tackle concerns about sexual harassment, including a dedicated phone line and a survey.
But former Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said the parliament "simply cannot take a lead" on equality issues with only men on the corporate body group.
Each party nominates an MSP to join the management group at the start of term.
Labour MSP Kezia Dugdale asks, in light of recent reports regarding sexual harassment, how it intends to influence the gender composition of the Corporate Body and Parliamentary Bureau.
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On the defination of sexual harassment, Labour MSP David Stewart describes sexual harassment as "violating dignity."
He also says this can be an "isolated incident or persistent behaviour."
The SPCB member says "we need a change in culture" as he announces a new helpline.
Image source, bbcHolyrood's standards committee is to hold an inquiry in light of concerns about sexual harassment
Holyrood's standards committee has agreed to launch an inquiry into how the parliament deals with reports of sexual harassment.
In light of recent concerns about harassment and inappropriate behaviour, the committee is to examine procedures, rules and support for victims.
MSPs will take evidence from equalities groups, legal experts and unions and look at how other parliaments operate.
Convener Clare Adamson said this was an "important and detailed bit of work".
Image source, Getty ImagesThe inquiry will examine reports of sexual harassment at the parliament, and how they are dealt with. It will look at how those making reports are supported, and the processes and rules relating to such matters.
The precise remit of the inquiry and the witnesses it will hear from is yet to be decided.
Holyrood's Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh had asked the committee to examine the code of conduct for MSPs, while committee member Daniel Johnson had sought support for an inquiry into how victims are supported.
SNP MSP Gail Ross asks the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, in light of the recent reports on the issue, how it defines sexual harassment.
Image source, Scottish ParliamentScottish Parliament Corporate Body membership is all male
The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body will now take questions a series of questions on sexual harassment.
Image source, Getty ImagesSPCB questions kicks off at 2.15pm
MSPs will raise the issue of sexual harassment at Holyrood during Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Questions.
This follows the announcement by the Standards Committee that it is to launch an inquiry into sexual harassment at Holyrood.
MSPs will then debate the Seatbelts on School Transport (Scotland) Bill, before voting on it at decision time.