Seven sex pests have been sacked from government’s anti-sexual harassment department

THE Government department that helps tackle sex pests has sacked seven of its own staff for sleazy behaviour.

Home Office bosses have investigated 16 sexual harassment cases involving their officials since 2017.

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The Government department that helps tackle sex pests has sacked seven of its own staff for sleazy behaviour[/caption]

Three were fired earlier this year after complaints about their unwanted conduct.

A fourth sex pest was given the boot last year and another three in 2017.

Two disciplinary cases that started last year are ongoing, according to documents.

The Sun on Sunday obtained figures about the Home Office’s sexual harassment cases by making a freedom of information request.

They reveal how, as well as the dismissals, some employees have been given warnings after allegations of unwanted sexual behaviour.

Since 2017, final written warnings have been given in six cases, including two this year.

First written warnings have been given in two cases — one last year and the other in 2017.

Sources say “depending on the seriousness of the case, it may be more appropriate to impose a first or final warning than dismiss the individual”.

A Home Office spokeswoman said: “The Home Office expects high standards of conduct from all its employees and takes any complaints of sexual harassment and other forms of bullying and harassment extremely seriously.

“Complaints are thoroughly investigated and disciplinary action taken where appropriate.”

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