UK ministers look at quick ways to limit NDAs after Walliams allegations

Government considers further curbs on non-disclosure agreements after Guardian investigation of TV personality

Ministers are looking at ways to change the law quickly to expand protections that stop non-disclosure agreements being used to cover up harassment or discrimination in the wake of the allegations about David Walliams.

This could involve extending measures that mean an NDA cannot be used this way to silence an employee so that it also applies to others, such as freelancers or volunteers.