Character evidence ("he's a family man"/"she's provocative") is inadmissible in PoSH inquiries, which focus solely on incident-specific facts.
Leadership must prioritise cybersecurity training and protocols to prevent breaches.
IC recommends disciplinary action proportionate to harassment severity. Final implementation rests with the employer, but non-compliance risks legal challenge.
Strategic policies include trauma reporting protocols, bystander empowerment modules, restorative justice options & climate surveys - moving beyond basic compliance.
Tier II training must: use local languages, address regional power structures, involve community leaders & include practical reporting demonstrations.
Key proposals: Mandate external IC members, include transgender protections, penalise non-reporting employers & cover gig/unorganised sectors explicitly.