Cllr Morgon emphasized that revealing the report would break a pledge made to staff, risking their trust and potentially leading to mass resignations.
The Romford Recorder has fought to release the 400-page document since 2021, which reveals claims of racism, sexism, homophobia, and discrimination within Havering.
The council, defending its decision, argued that disclosing the report would harm the trust of participating staff, who were promised confidentiality.
Despite the need for transparency, the council claimed that revealing the findings would trigger negative reactions from other councils dealing with similar issues.
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