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What is a Sexual Harassment Complaint Letter?

A Sexual Harassment Complaint Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for United Kingdom. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

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The Sexual Harassment Complaint Letter is organised into sections covering Purpose of this letter, My employment details, Nature of the conduct complained of, The first incident, Effect on me, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Sexual Harassment Complaint Letter is generally legally binding in United Kingdom, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

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A Sexual Harassment Complaint Letter should comply with the laws in force in United Kingdom. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

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PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

Dear ________

RE: FORMAL GRIEVANCE – COMPLAINT OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

§ 1. Purpose of this letter. I am writing to raise a formal grievance, in accordance with the organisation’s grievance and anti-harassment procedures and the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, in respect of sexual harassment to which I have been subjected by ________ (whose role within the organisation is ________) in the course of my employment with ________.

§ 2. My employment details. I commenced employment with the organisation on ________ and I am currently employed in the position of ________, reporting to ________.

§ 3. Nature of the conduct complained of. The conduct of which I complain amounts to unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, and/or conduct related to sex, which has had the purpose or effect of violating my dignity and/or of creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for me. The harassment first occurred on or about ________ and has continued during the performance of my duties.

§ 4. The first incident. The conduct began approximately ________ ago, when the following occurred:

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§ 5. Witnesses. This incident was witnessed by ________, who is also employed within the organisation. The witness responded to the incident in the following manner:

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§ 6. Effect on me. The harassment to which I have been subjected has had a direct and adverse effect upon me, in that:

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§ 7. Most recent incident. Most recently, on ________, ________ again subjected me to harassment when:

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§ 8. Any earlier reports. I have previously raised concerns regarding this conduct as follows (if applicable): ________.

§ 11. Interim measures and remedy sought. Pending the conclusion of the procedure under the relevant policy, I would ask that the matter be addressed in the following manner:

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§ 12. Protection from detriment. I wish to make clear that the raising of this grievance is a protected act, and I trust that I will not be subjected to any victimisation, detriment or less favourable treatment as a result of having made this complaint, which would itself be unlawful under section 27 of the Equality Act 2010.

§ 13. Confidentiality and data protection. This complaint, and the matters to which it relates, should be treated as strictly confidential and disclosed only to those persons who genuinely need to be involved in the investigation and resolution of the matter. Any personal data processed in connection with this complaint should be handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

§ 14. Response. I look forward to receiving your written acknowledgement and substantive response in a timely manner. I reserve all of my legal rights in respect of this matter.


Yours sincerely,

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Signature: ______________________

Date: ________

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