councils use gagging orders in most staff settlements, finds investigation /

MPs voice concerns that agreements may be used to stifle whistleblowers,after BBC Radio uncovers 17571 in five years UK councils acquire spent more than 200m on settlements with staff – most of which include gagging orders, an investigation has found.
Over the past five years, or 17571 “compromise agreements” or settlements were signed by council workers. Most include a strict clause preventing them from criticising their bosses,BBC Radio 5 Live Investigates has found.
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Source: theguardian.com