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Local councils plagued by sexism issues

Nine in ten women councillors surveyed in Scotland said they have experienced sexism, misogyny or gender-based violence during their political careers, according to research by Engender. The report found abuse ranged from online harassment and psychological abuse to sexual harassment and physical intimidation, with many incidents going unreported because councillors lacked confidence complaints would be taken seriously. Nearly one in five respondents said they had decided not to seek re-election, while 30% would not recommend becoming a councillor to other women. Engender has called for an independent review of councillor safety and improvements to reporting and support mechanisms ahead of the 2027 local elections.

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