The Government should consider how the provisions included in sections 66 to 68 of The Domestic Abuse Bill 2019–21 could be applied to aid workers who commit sexual offences against adults overseas. It should also seek to use existing legislation to prosecute British aid workers who commit offences against children, as this would provide a strong deterrent. (Paragraph 60) Power dynamics and culture

The Government should consider how the provisions included in sections 66 to 68 of The Domestic Abuse Bill 2019–21 could be applied to aid workers who commit sexual offences against adults overseas. It should also seek to use existing legislation to prosecute British aid workers who commit offences against children, as this would provide a strong deterrent. (Paragraph 60) Power dynamics and culture Type: recommendation | Number: 15 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: We will continue to monitor partners’ adherence to the enhanced safeguarding due diligence requirements on an ongoing basis and performance will impact on funding decisions. The Supply Partner Code of Conduct sets clear expectations for contract-holders on the effectiveness of their safeguarding pol