Sexual Harassment Legal Service
Our Sexual Harassment Legal Service provides information, advice, and representation to women who have encountered sexual harassment in the workplace, online and in further education.
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is broadly defined as unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. It is predominantly experienced by women and perpetrated by men, which is why we consider it to be a form of gender based violence. Some examples of sexual harassment include:
- Making unwelcome verbal or physical advances
- Unwelcome touching in a sexual way
- Making offensive and/or sexually explicit comments
- Making sexually embarrassing ‘jokes’
- Sending inappropriate texts and emails to or about you
Our blog explains more about what sexual harassment
is.
How can we help?
Helpline
For legal information about a case of sexual harassment, call our helpline on:
08088 010 789, open every Thursday, 5 pm to 8 pm.
Legal Surgeries
Get specific advice from our solicitor. Our next surgeries will be on:
- October 29
- November 26
Representation
We are able to take on some cases to provide legal advice and representation.
Check back later for more details.
Legal guides
We are in the process of developing guides that will explain the legal options available in relation to the various types of sexual harassment.
Who is this service for?
- Women aged 16 and over affected by sexual harassment.
- Professionals who support or advocate for female victims/survivors of sexual harassment.
Our solicitor
Sarah Mennie is our specialist sexual harassment solicitor. You can read more about her here.
Funders
This project is funded by the Justice and Equality Fund administered by Rosa, which aims to end sexual harassment. The SWRC has been granted funding to create this specialist legal service, and to develop information resources, training and policy work to challenge sexual harassment in Scotland.
