Can't Buy My Silence UK
@cbmsuk.bsky.social
We are a campaign committed to end the misuse of NDAs to buy victim's silence. Co-founded by Zelda Perkins (@zeldaperkins.bsky.social)
https://linktr.ee/cantbuymysiIence
https://linktr.ee/cantbuymysiIence
⚖️🎓 A top UK university granted anonymity in a sexual harassment case to “protect its reputation.”
No hearing. No reasoning. No time limit.
Reputation over justice, even though the new Higher Education NDA laws try to protect students and staff, this is how violence against women stays hidden
No hearing. No reasoning. No time limit.
Reputation over justice, even though the new Higher Education NDA laws try to protect students and staff, this is how violence against women stays hidden
October 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
⚖️🎓 A top UK university granted anonymity in a sexual harassment case to “protect its reputation.”
No hearing. No reasoning. No time limit.
Reputation over justice, even though the new Higher Education NDA laws try to protect students and staff, this is how violence against women stays hidden
No hearing. No reasoning. No time limit.
Reputation over justice, even though the new Higher Education NDA laws try to protect students and staff, this is how violence against women stays hidden
Landmark moment in Parliament this week.
Peter Kyle, the new Minister for Biz & Trade, confirming the Govt’s commitment to ending the misuse of NDAs in cases of harassment and discrimination.
We’ll continue working with MPs, Ministers and stakeholders to ensure these protections stay watertight.
Peter Kyle, the new Minister for Biz & Trade, confirming the Govt’s commitment to ending the misuse of NDAs in cases of harassment and discrimination.
We’ll continue working with MPs, Ministers and stakeholders to ensure these protections stay watertight.
September 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Landmark moment in Parliament this week.
Peter Kyle, the new Minister for Biz & Trade, confirming the Govt’s commitment to ending the misuse of NDAs in cases of harassment and discrimination.
We’ll continue working with MPs, Ministers and stakeholders to ensure these protections stay watertight.
Peter Kyle, the new Minister for Biz & Trade, confirming the Govt’s commitment to ending the misuse of NDAs in cases of harassment and discrimination.
We’ll continue working with MPs, Ministers and stakeholders to ensure these protections stay watertight.
BREAKING: UK MPs passed the Employment Rights Bill incl. Amdt 22, banning misuse of workplace NDAs in harassment & discrimination cases. Next: Lords sign-off, then consultation - where strong regs are vital.
Huge thank you to Louise Haigh MP and Justin Madders MP for all their support.
Huge thank you to Louise Haigh MP and Justin Madders MP for all their support.
September 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
BREAKING: UK MPs passed the Employment Rights Bill incl. Amdt 22, banning misuse of workplace NDAs in harassment & discrimination cases. Next: Lords sign-off, then consultation - where strong regs are vital.
Huge thank you to Louise Haigh MP and Justin Madders MP for all their support.
Huge thank you to Louise Haigh MP and Justin Madders MP for all their support.
The NDA amendment (Clause 22A) in the #EmploymentRightsBill is at risk of being weakened after the Cabinet reshuffle.
We cannot go back to a UK where victims of harassment + discrimination are silenced by NDAs.
✍️ Write to your MP. Tell them: this amendment is non-negotiable.
Link to template in 🧵
We cannot go back to a UK where victims of harassment + discrimination are silenced by NDAs.
✍️ Write to your MP. Tell them: this amendment is non-negotiable.
Link to template in 🧵
September 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The NDA amendment (Clause 22A) in the #EmploymentRightsBill is at risk of being weakened after the Cabinet reshuffle.
We cannot go back to a UK where victims of harassment + discrimination are silenced by NDAs.
✍️ Write to your MP. Tell them: this amendment is non-negotiable.
Link to template in 🧵
We cannot go back to a UK where victims of harassment + discrimination are silenced by NDAs.
✍️ Write to your MP. Tell them: this amendment is non-negotiable.
Link to template in 🧵
Wow. Where do we start.
We can’t quite believe it. This is such a huge victory, and is a win for all those who have bravely broken their NDAs and for all the incredible MPs, Peers, and allies that have helped us every step of the way.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
We can’t quite believe it. This is such a huge victory, and is a win for all those who have bravely broken their NDAs and for all the incredible MPs, Peers, and allies that have helped us every step of the way.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
July 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Wow. Where do we start.
We can’t quite believe it. This is such a huge victory, and is a win for all those who have bravely broken their NDAs and for all the incredible MPs, Peers, and allies that have helped us every step of the way.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
We can’t quite believe it. This is such a huge victory, and is a win for all those who have bravely broken their NDAs and for all the incredible MPs, Peers, and allies that have helped us every step of the way.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Who holds the powerful to account?
A national UK study is investigating abuse by high-trust professionals - judges, doctors, clergy, military, police, politicians - and how NDAs bury the harm.
📝 Take part (anonymously): powerfulperpetrators.org/get-involved/
🔗 Info: powerfulperpetrators.org
A national UK study is investigating abuse by high-trust professionals - judges, doctors, clergy, military, police, politicians - and how NDAs bury the harm.
📝 Take part (anonymously): powerfulperpetrators.org/get-involved/
🔗 Info: powerfulperpetrators.org
July 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Who holds the powerful to account?
A national UK study is investigating abuse by high-trust professionals - judges, doctors, clergy, military, police, politicians - and how NDAs bury the harm.
📝 Take part (anonymously): powerfulperpetrators.org/get-involved/
🔗 Info: powerfulperpetrators.org
A national UK study is investigating abuse by high-trust professionals - judges, doctors, clergy, military, police, politicians - and how NDAs bury the harm.
📝 Take part (anonymously): powerfulperpetrators.org/get-involved/
🔗 Info: powerfulperpetrators.org
New CIISA report shows £1.8B lost annually to workplace conflict in the creative industries - mostly from people quietly stepping away.
If we want to grow the sector, we need to stop using NDAs to cover up problems and start tackling them properly.
Read here: ciisa.org.uk/unlocking-gr...
If we want to grow the sector, we need to stop using NDAs to cover up problems and start tackling them properly.
Read here: ciisa.org.uk/unlocking-gr...
June 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
New CIISA report shows £1.8B lost annually to workplace conflict in the creative industries - mostly from people quietly stepping away.
If we want to grow the sector, we need to stop using NDAs to cover up problems and start tackling them properly.
Read here: ciisa.org.uk/unlocking-gr...
If we want to grow the sector, we need to stop using NDAs to cover up problems and start tackling them properly.
Read here: ciisa.org.uk/unlocking-gr...
Read the Organise report that confirms what we’ve long known: NDA misuse is still rampant.
📊 58% of workers have seen abuse/discrimination
🔒 Nearly 1 in 3 have signed an NDA
🫢 25% know someone silenced
Link in 🧵
📊 58% of workers have seen abuse/discrimination
🔒 Nearly 1 in 3 have signed an NDA
🫢 25% know someone silenced
Link in 🧵
June 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Read the Organise report that confirms what we’ve long known: NDA misuse is still rampant.
📊 58% of workers have seen abuse/discrimination
🔒 Nearly 1 in 3 have signed an NDA
🫢 25% know someone silenced
Link in 🧵
📊 58% of workers have seen abuse/discrimination
🔒 Nearly 1 in 3 have signed an NDA
🫢 25% know someone silenced
Link in 🧵
🚨 CBMS UK’s mid-year newsletter is here.
From growing momentum in Parliament to keynote speeches - we’ve been busy.
Catch up on the fight to end the misuse of NDAs and what’s coming next.
open.substack.com/pub/cantbuym...
From growing momentum in Parliament to keynote speeches - we’ve been busy.
Catch up on the fight to end the misuse of NDAs and what’s coming next.
open.substack.com/pub/cantbuym...
June 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
🚨 CBMS UK’s mid-year newsletter is here.
From growing momentum in Parliament to keynote speeches - we’ve been busy.
Catch up on the fight to end the misuse of NDAs and what’s coming next.
open.substack.com/pub/cantbuym...
From growing momentum in Parliament to keynote speeches - we’ve been busy.
Catch up on the fight to end the misuse of NDAs and what’s coming next.
open.substack.com/pub/cantbuym...
@zeldaperkins.bsky.social is speaking at the inaugural @sxsw.com London next week!
Catch her on June 3rd, 2:20PM at Truman Brewery, discussing “Is Whistleblowing Dead?” with
@psst-org.bsky.social, Mark MacGann & Will Alpine.
How do we protect those who speak out?
#SXSWLondon
Catch her on June 3rd, 2:20PM at Truman Brewery, discussing “Is Whistleblowing Dead?” with
@psst-org.bsky.social, Mark MacGann & Will Alpine.
How do we protect those who speak out?
#SXSWLondon
May 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
@zeldaperkins.bsky.social is speaking at the inaugural @sxsw.com London next week!
Catch her on June 3rd, 2:20PM at Truman Brewery, discussing “Is Whistleblowing Dead?” with
@psst-org.bsky.social, Mark MacGann & Will Alpine.
How do we protect those who speak out?
#SXSWLondon
Catch her on June 3rd, 2:20PM at Truman Brewery, discussing “Is Whistleblowing Dead?” with
@psst-org.bsky.social, Mark MacGann & Will Alpine.
How do we protect those who speak out?
#SXSWLondon
During last week’s Committee Stage debate on the Employment Rights Bill, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch gave what may be the clearest indication yet of Labour’s intent to legislate on NDAs
No backtracking. No excuses. Now is the time to act, and deliver the reform workers have waited far too long for
No backtracking. No excuses. Now is the time to act, and deliver the reform workers have waited far too long for
May 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
During last week’s Committee Stage debate on the Employment Rights Bill, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch gave what may be the clearest indication yet of Labour’s intent to legislate on NDAs
No backtracking. No excuses. Now is the time to act, and deliver the reform workers have waited far too long for
No backtracking. No excuses. Now is the time to act, and deliver the reform workers have waited far too long for
This is a crucial moment.
A group of amendments, led by Baroness Helena Kennedy & drafted with CBMS, have full cross-party & sector support. We need the strongest version to return to the Commons.
Every worker in every sector deserves full protection from silence and abuse.
A group of amendments, led by Baroness Helena Kennedy & drafted with CBMS, have full cross-party & sector support. We need the strongest version to return to the Commons.
Every worker in every sector deserves full protection from silence and abuse.
May 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This is a crucial moment.
A group of amendments, led by Baroness Helena Kennedy & drafted with CBMS, have full cross-party & sector support. We need the strongest version to return to the Commons.
Every worker in every sector deserves full protection from silence and abuse.
A group of amendments, led by Baroness Helena Kennedy & drafted with CBMS, have full cross-party & sector support. We need the strongest version to return to the Commons.
Every worker in every sector deserves full protection from silence and abuse.
Yesterday we delivered a @38degrees.bsky.social petition with @louisehaighmp.bsky.social signed by over 92,000 to 10 Downing Street, calling on the government to end the misuse of NDAs.
After 6 years of reviews there’s no excuse left. With a govt supporting workers’ rights, the time is now.
After 6 years of reviews there’s no excuse left. With a govt supporting workers’ rights, the time is now.
May 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Yesterday we delivered a @38degrees.bsky.social petition with @louisehaighmp.bsky.social signed by over 92,000 to 10 Downing Street, calling on the government to end the misuse of NDAs.
After 6 years of reviews there’s no excuse left. With a govt supporting workers’ rights, the time is now.
After 6 years of reviews there’s no excuse left. With a govt supporting workers’ rights, the time is now.
Another testimony. Another reminder of what silence costs
NDA misuse isn’t rare, it’s systemic. Across education, media, healthcare...
Not isolated cases, but a culture of enforced silence
🗓️ MPs & Peers: join us May 7 (5–6.30PM) in Parliament to hear why reform must go further
NDA misuse isn’t rare, it’s systemic. Across education, media, healthcare...
Not isolated cases, but a culture of enforced silence
🗓️ MPs & Peers: join us May 7 (5–6.30PM) in Parliament to hear why reform must go further
May 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Another testimony. Another reminder of what silence costs
NDA misuse isn’t rare, it’s systemic. Across education, media, healthcare...
Not isolated cases, but a culture of enforced silence
🗓️ MPs & Peers: join us May 7 (5–6.30PM) in Parliament to hear why reform must go further
NDA misuse isn’t rare, it’s systemic. Across education, media, healthcare...
Not isolated cases, but a culture of enforced silence
🗓️ MPs & Peers: join us May 7 (5–6.30PM) in Parliament to hear why reform must go further
BREAKING: @laylamoran.bsky.social just asked Keir Starmer
about NDA misuse at PMQs.
This is a huge moment.
We now have a public commitment from the Prime Minister - and with the Employment Rights Bill still in play, the opportunity for real legislative reform is within reach.
about NDA misuse at PMQs.
This is a huge moment.
We now have a public commitment from the Prime Minister - and with the Employment Rights Bill still in play, the opportunity for real legislative reform is within reach.
April 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
BREAKING: @laylamoran.bsky.social just asked Keir Starmer
about NDA misuse at PMQs.
This is a huge moment.
We now have a public commitment from the Prime Minister - and with the Employment Rights Bill still in play, the opportunity for real legislative reform is within reach.
about NDA misuse at PMQs.
This is a huge moment.
We now have a public commitment from the Prime Minister - and with the Employment Rights Bill still in play, the opportunity for real legislative reform is within reach.
This is just one of hundreds of testimonies we’ve received at CBMS.
If you’ve signed an NDA for whistleblowing, you can legally tell your MP. They’re a ‘Prescribed Person’.
Use our template letter and share your story. Real change starts with being heard.
www.cantbuymysilence.com/letter-1
If you’ve signed an NDA for whistleblowing, you can legally tell your MP. They’re a ‘Prescribed Person’.
Use our template letter and share your story. Real change starts with being heard.
www.cantbuymysilence.com/letter-1
April 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
This is just one of hundreds of testimonies we’ve received at CBMS.
If you’ve signed an NDA for whistleblowing, you can legally tell your MP. They’re a ‘Prescribed Person’.
Use our template letter and share your story. Real change starts with being heard.
www.cantbuymysilence.com/letter-1
If you’ve signed an NDA for whistleblowing, you can legally tell your MP. They’re a ‘Prescribed Person’.
Use our template letter and share your story. Real change starts with being heard.
www.cantbuymysilence.com/letter-1
📢 Our new UK NDA Fact Sheet is live!
Packed with 2025 data, global timelines & UK-specific stats, it’s a must-read for anyone pushing for reform.
This fact sheet is ideal to send to your MP, or anyone seeking a better understanding of the issue.
📥 Download here: shorturl.at/oaWUP
Packed with 2025 data, global timelines & UK-specific stats, it’s a must-read for anyone pushing for reform.
This fact sheet is ideal to send to your MP, or anyone seeking a better understanding of the issue.
📥 Download here: shorturl.at/oaWUP
April 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
📢 Our new UK NDA Fact Sheet is live!
Packed with 2025 data, global timelines & UK-specific stats, it’s a must-read for anyone pushing for reform.
This fact sheet is ideal to send to your MP, or anyone seeking a better understanding of the issue.
📥 Download here: shorturl.at/oaWUP
Packed with 2025 data, global timelines & UK-specific stats, it’s a must-read for anyone pushing for reform.
This fact sheet is ideal to send to your MP, or anyone seeking a better understanding of the issue.
📥 Download here: shorturl.at/oaWUP
If the Opposition's Business Spokesperson is speaking up more clearly for workers’ rights than the party that's meant to be championing them… something’s not right.
Last week’s NDA debate showed clear cross-party support. The govt must act: no worker should be silenced.
Last week’s NDA debate showed clear cross-party support. The govt must act: no worker should be silenced.
April 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
If the Opposition's Business Spokesperson is speaking up more clearly for workers’ rights than the party that's meant to be championing them… something’s not right.
Last week’s NDA debate showed clear cross-party support. The govt must act: no worker should be silenced.
Last week’s NDA debate showed clear cross-party support. The govt must act: no worker should be silenced.
Great to see @laylamoran.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk with Andrew Marr, calling out the misuse of NDAs in workplaces across the country.
NDAs have far outgrown their original purpose. While headlines focus on high-profile cases, it’s lower-income and vulnerable workers who are most harmed.
NDAs have far outgrown their original purpose. While headlines focus on high-profile cases, it’s lower-income and vulnerable workers who are most harmed.
April 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Great to see @laylamoran.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk with Andrew Marr, calling out the misuse of NDAs in workplaces across the country.
NDAs have far outgrown their original purpose. While headlines focus on high-profile cases, it’s lower-income and vulnerable workers who are most harmed.
NDAs have far outgrown their original purpose. While headlines focus on high-profile cases, it’s lower-income and vulnerable workers who are most harmed.
Tomorrow at 9:30am,
@louisehaighmp.bsky.social is leading a Westminster Hall Debate on govt policy surrounding NDAs, and how extend legislation so all workers are protected.
We’re putting this issue in front of Parliament - now we need you to continue the fight.
Write to your MP!
@louisehaighmp.bsky.social is leading a Westminster Hall Debate on govt policy surrounding NDAs, and how extend legislation so all workers are protected.
We’re putting this issue in front of Parliament - now we need you to continue the fight.
Write to your MP!
April 2, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Tomorrow at 9:30am,
@louisehaighmp.bsky.social is leading a Westminster Hall Debate on govt policy surrounding NDAs, and how extend legislation so all workers are protected.
We’re putting this issue in front of Parliament - now we need you to continue the fight.
Write to your MP!
@louisehaighmp.bsky.social is leading a Westminster Hall Debate on govt policy surrounding NDAs, and how extend legislation so all workers are protected.
We’re putting this issue in front of Parliament - now we need you to continue the fight.
Write to your MP!
Know any Lords or Baronesses? 👀
This Thursday, the Employment Rights Bill moves to its second stage in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk!
Let’s make sure we get as many voices as possible to speak up in favour of an amendment to ban the misuse of NDAs. 🏛️⚖️
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#NDAs #CantBuyMySilence #EmploymentRights
This Thursday, the Employment Rights Bill moves to its second stage in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk!
Let’s make sure we get as many voices as possible to speak up in favour of an amendment to ban the misuse of NDAs. 🏛️⚖️
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#NDAs #CantBuyMySilence #EmploymentRights
March 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Know any Lords or Baronesses? 👀
This Thursday, the Employment Rights Bill moves to its second stage in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk!
Let’s make sure we get as many voices as possible to speak up in favour of an amendment to ban the misuse of NDAs. 🏛️⚖️
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#NDAs #CantBuyMySilence #EmploymentRights
This Thursday, the Employment Rights Bill moves to its second stage in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk!
Let’s make sure we get as many voices as possible to speak up in favour of an amendment to ban the misuse of NDAs. 🏛️⚖️
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#NDAs #CantBuyMySilence #EmploymentRights
66 MPs backed @louisehaighmp.bsky.social's NDA amendment, yet the govt still looks away. We shouldn’t need parliamentary privilege to expose abuse.
Regulators know. Lawyers profit by forcing quick settlements under the guise of protecting the victim. What will it take?
Read the articles in 🧵
Regulators know. Lawyers profit by forcing quick settlements under the guise of protecting the victim. What will it take?
Read the articles in 🧵
March 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
66 MPs backed @louisehaighmp.bsky.social's NDA amendment, yet the govt still looks away. We shouldn’t need parliamentary privilege to expose abuse.
Regulators know. Lawyers profit by forcing quick settlements under the guise of protecting the victim. What will it take?
Read the articles in 🧵
Regulators know. Lawyers profit by forcing quick settlements under the guise of protecting the victim. What will it take?
Read the articles in 🧵
A huge thank you to Louise Haigh MP for bringing the issue of NDAs and their horrific misuse front and centre into the House of Commons today.
Why is it that parliamentary privilege should have to be used to expose the wrongdoing of organisations?
Why is it that parliamentary privilege should have to be used to expose the wrongdoing of organisations?
March 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A huge thank you to Louise Haigh MP for bringing the issue of NDAs and their horrific misuse front and centre into the House of Commons today.
Why is it that parliamentary privilege should have to be used to expose the wrongdoing of organisations?
Why is it that parliamentary privilege should have to be used to expose the wrongdoing of organisations?
This is seen in the UK too. Some lawyers profit from making victims sign NDAs, pushing quick settlements for higher fees, and sometimes taking 50% of payouts through "contingency fees".
Urgent reform in lawyers' regulation is needed.
Link to @khadeejasafdar.bsky.social WSJ article in the thread.
Urgent reform in lawyers' regulation is needed.
Link to @khadeejasafdar.bsky.social WSJ article in the thread.
March 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is seen in the UK too. Some lawyers profit from making victims sign NDAs, pushing quick settlements for higher fees, and sometimes taking 50% of payouts through "contingency fees".
Urgent reform in lawyers' regulation is needed.
Link to @khadeejasafdar.bsky.social WSJ article in the thread.
Urgent reform in lawyers' regulation is needed.
Link to @khadeejasafdar.bsky.social WSJ article in the thread.