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
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⚖️🎓 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...
Reposted by Can't Buy My Silence UK
Hugely important win for victims, survivors and whistleblowers!
The legal system must never be weaponised to silence victims and survivors and allow perpetrators to abuse with impunity.
Massive thanks to @zeldaperkins.bsky.social @cbmsuk.bsky.social and all survivors who fought for this win
The legal system must never be weaponised to silence victims and survivors and allow perpetrators to abuse with impunity.
Massive thanks to @zeldaperkins.bsky.social @cbmsuk.bsky.social and all survivors who fought for this win
‘Nowhere for them to hide any more’: Zelda Perkins’ fight against NDAs after Harvey Weinstein
After eight-year campaign by Perkins, a former PA for Weinstein, UK ministers have announced plans to stop bosses using NDAs to silence abused workers
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Hugely important win for victims, survivors and whistleblowers!
The legal system must never be weaponised to silence victims and survivors and allow perpetrators to abuse with impunity.
Massive thanks to @zeldaperkins.bsky.social @cbmsuk.bsky.social and all survivors who fought for this win
The legal system must never be weaponised to silence victims and survivors and allow perpetrators to abuse with impunity.
Massive thanks to @zeldaperkins.bsky.social @cbmsuk.bsky.social and all survivors who fought for this win
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
The full SXSW London panel, "Is Whistleblowing Dead?", is now on our YouTube.
Zelda joins Jennifer Gibson (@psst-org.bsky.social) & Microsoft whistleblower Will Alpine to talk truth, risk & what whistleblowing looks like today.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/sh2bTLX15oI?...
Zelda joins Jennifer Gibson (@psst-org.bsky.social) & Microsoft whistleblower Will Alpine to talk truth, risk & what whistleblowing looks like today.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/sh2bTLX15oI?...
"Is Whistleblowing Dead?" | SXSW London 2025
YouTube video by Can't Buy My Silence
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June 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The full SXSW London panel, "Is Whistleblowing Dead?", is now on our YouTube.
Zelda joins Jennifer Gibson (@psst-org.bsky.social) & Microsoft whistleblower Will Alpine to talk truth, risk & what whistleblowing looks like today.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/sh2bTLX15oI?...
Zelda joins Jennifer Gibson (@psst-org.bsky.social) & Microsoft whistleblower Will Alpine to talk truth, risk & what whistleblowing looks like today.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/sh2bTLX15oI?...
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.
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We’ve delivered a petition signed by 92,854 people calling for an end to NDAs used to cover up harassment and abuse at work.
Together with @louisehaighmp.bsky.social and @cbmsuk.bsky.social, we’re urging action as the Employment Rights Bill moves through Parliament.
Together with @louisehaighmp.bsky.social and @cbmsuk.bsky.social, we’re urging action as the Employment Rights Bill moves through Parliament.
May 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
We’ve delivered a petition signed by 92,854 people calling for an end to NDAs used to cover up harassment and abuse at work.
Together with @louisehaighmp.bsky.social and @cbmsuk.bsky.social, we’re urging action as the Employment Rights Bill moves through Parliament.
Together with @louisehaighmp.bsky.social and @cbmsuk.bsky.social, we’re urging action as the Employment Rights Bill moves through Parliament.
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
Please sign and share if you haven’t already.
Let’s make sure NDAs are never used again to cover up misconduct and abuse.
Let’s make sure NDAs are never used again to cover up misconduct and abuse.
@louisehaighmp.bsky.social and @cbmsuk.bsky.social are fighting to change the law. Nearly 90,000 people have signed, help us reach 100,000 signatures to give her the public backing she needs to make real change happen.
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38d.gs/NDAs_BSKY01
Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of…
38d.gs
May 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Please sign and share if you haven’t already.
Let’s make sure NDAs are never used again to cover up misconduct and abuse.
Let’s make sure NDAs are never used again to cover up misconduct and abuse.
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.
We’re proud to be partnering with @organisehq.bsky.social to expose just how widespread NDA misuse is in the UK, across every sector, at every level.
📊 If you’ve signed an NDA or know someone who has, fill out the anonymous survey via the link:
the.organise.network/surveys/than...
📊 If you’ve signed an NDA or know someone who has, fill out the anonymous survey via the link:
the.organise.network/surveys/than...
Please can you answer 3 quick questions in this confidential survey?
the.organise.network
April 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We’re proud to be partnering with @organisehq.bsky.social to expose just how widespread NDA misuse is in the UK, across every sector, at every level.
📊 If you’ve signed an NDA or know someone who has, fill out the anonymous survey via the link:
the.organise.network/surveys/than...
📊 If you’ve signed an NDA or know someone who has, fill out the anonymous survey via the link:
the.organise.network/surveys/than...
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
🚨 Yesterday, @louisehaighmp.bsky.social launched a petition calling on the govt to stop NDA misuse in the workplace.
Nearly 20k have signed in 24hrs — now let’s show them public support is just as strong as the cross-party backing in Parliament.
✍️ Sign & share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Nearly 20k have signed in 24hrs — now let’s show them public support is just as strong as the cross-party backing in Parliament.
✍️ Sign & share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🚨 Yesterday, @louisehaighmp.bsky.social launched a petition calling on the govt to stop NDA misuse in the workplace.
Nearly 20k have signed in 24hrs — now let’s show them public support is just as strong as the cross-party backing in Parliament.
✍️ Sign & share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Nearly 20k have signed in 24hrs — now let’s show them public support is just as strong as the cross-party backing in Parliament.
✍️ Sign & share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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.