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Make UK NDA Protections Work in Practice
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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Aim
Ensure the new UK law banning the misuse of NDAs protects all workers and is implemented with watertight regulations.
JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN - CAN’T BUY MY SILENCE - TO PROTECT WORKERS AND VICTIMS FROM ABUSIVE NDAs
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) were designed to protect business information - but over time, they’ve been weaponised to hide harassment, discrimination and abuse. They silence victims, protect perpetrators, and allow toxic cultures to thrive.
After years of campaigning, the UK Government has finally taken action.
The Employment Rights Bill now includes landmark NDA reform (Clause 202A) that will make gagging clauses legally void if they stop someone speaking about workplace harassment or discrimination, or how their employer handled it. The Bill recieved Royal Assent at the end of 2025 – a historic shift for workers’ rights.
But our work isn’t finished yet...
The Government will soon consult on the regulations that decide what kinds of NDAs will still be allowed and under what conditions. These details will determine whether the new law truly protects victims, or whether employers can still exploit loopholes to silence them.
We’re calling for strong, victim-centred rules that guarantee:
• Confidentiality can only be included at the request of the victim, with no employer pressure.
• Victims receive independent legal advice, paid for by the employer.
• NDAs include a cooling-off period and can be time-limited.
• Victims can always speak to trusted people, like their doctor, lawyer, therapist, regulator, or a family member, without breaking the law.
The Government has also introduced a Victims and Courts Bill amendment, ensuring victims and witnesses of crime who signed NDAs will no longer be silenced. It guarantees they can speak about criminal conduct, to anyone, for any reason.
Together, these reforms represent a huge cultural shift in how the UK treats victims – but we must make sure they are implemented properly.
✊ HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Add your name to demand strong NDA regulations that truly protect victims.
• Share this campaign to keep public pressure up.
• Support our Crowdfunder to help us work with ministers, regulators, and lawyers to deliver real change.
✅ OUR PROGRESS SO FAR
✅ Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act (2023) – Banned English universities from using NDAs to cover up sexual misconduct.
✅ Victims and Prisoners Act (2024) – Made NDAs unenforceable if they prevent someone reporting a crime or seeking support.
✅ Worker Protection Act (2024) – Created new employer duties to prevent sexual harassment, with tougher penalties.
✅ Employment Equality Act Amendment (Ireland, 2024) – Restricted NDA misuse at a national level.
✅ Employment Rights Bill (UK, 2025) – Landmark NDA reform (Clause 22A) to void gagging clauses covering harassment and discrimination.
✅ Victims and Courts Bill (UK, 2025) – Expands NDA protections to cover all victims and witnesses of crime.
✅ Legal Sector Reform – Triggered stronger guidance from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Law Society.
WHY IT MATTERS
Every worker, from freelancers to full-time staff, deserves the right to speak out about wrongdoing without fear.
Every victim deserves the right to tell their story - no one should ever be silenced by law about abuse they have suffered or witnessed.
With your support, we’re closer than ever to ending this abuse of power.
Join us, and help make sure these historic changes become lasting protections.
🏆 UN Women UK – Outstanding Contributor to Gender Equality (2023)
🏆 Big Issue Changemaker Award (2024)
🏆 Woman of Influence Award (2024)
🏆 Whistleblower Champion Award (2024)
🥈 SMK National Campaign of the Year Awards Runner-up
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