Minister ‘appalled’ as ex-data watchdog prepares to sue woman who raised harassment concerns

According to The Guardian, John Edwards, the former UK information commissioner, is understood to be taking legal action against one of the women who raised concerns about his conduct. Edwards resigned as the country's data regulator in June, following an independent investigation into claims of sexual harassment and bullying. The science and technology secretary, Liz Kendall, said she was appalled that Edwards was preparing to serve legal papers on one of the women at the Information Commissioner's Office, describing those who had come forward as incredibly brave.

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