The review sought to establish formally whether bullying and harassment had occurred and, if it had, the nature and extent of this towards staff employed or engaged since the 51st Parliament; review how previous complaints had been handled; whether policies, procedures, and related controls are effective, how they compare to best practice in the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015; and whether there are barriers to reporting or making complaints. It sought to assess the culture of Parliament as a place to work, and allow for consideration of other matters brought up in the review. 