Victims of Non-Compliance

Victims of Non-Compliance

Part I

Violence is one way to silence people, to deny their voice and their credibility, to assert your right to control over their right to exist. 

REBECCA SOLNIT

For what feels like an eternity, I’ve carried a persistent desire to articulate the delicate nature of a flawed compliance. Armed with a blend of unwavering resolve and keen sensitivity, I set out to uncover the cracks that may appear in this system and shed light on the less visible aspects. This exploration will be a journey in stages, woven with the greatest affection and respect towards those who have faced similar experiences. My purpose is to approach with seriousness and consideration an issue that deserves genuine attention, seeking to awaken awareness and motivate those people who have already been harmed by this issue.

In a world increasingly concerned with ethics and corporate responsibility, the concept of «compliance» or regulatory fulfilment has gained significant relevance. Companies, in their eagerness to show a commitment to ethical and legal standards, often promote their compliance programs as fundamental pillars of their operation. However, on occasion, this facade of commitment can crumble in shocking ways, leaving victims in their wake, feeling unprotected and abandoned.

A painful example of this situation is presented in cases where victims of mistreatment and abuse are faced with the devastating impact of a «compliance» that, in reality, does not exist. These victims, already vulnerable due to the nature of the abuse they suffered, find themselves doubly harmed when they discover that the company they trusted to enforce their rights and protect their well-being was failing to comply with its own compliance policies.

This is the case of numerous women who have faced situations of harassment, machismo and violence within the workplace. When they decided to report the abuse and seek justice, they were met with the disappointing reality that the company had not properly implemented its compliance policies. Despite press releases and statements highlighting the company’s commitment to equality and respect, these words fade into thin air when it comes to putting them into practice.

The victims, in their search for justice, are confronted with a system that seems more concerned with protecting their image than with protecting those who have been wronged. Those who perpetrate this, aware of gaps in the enforcement of compliance policies, may feel empowered to continue their abusive behaviour, knowing that they are unlikely to face significant consequences.

This flagrant breach of compliance policies not only betrays the trust of victims, but also undermines the credibility of the entire regulatory compliance structure. If companies are unable to ensure that their policies are applied consistently and effectively, how can employees and society at large trust their ethical commitment?

It is crucial that companies not only promote their commitment to compliance, but also ensure that this is translated into concrete actions and effective measures to prevent and address abuse and mistreatment. Compliance policies must be rigorously implemented and closely monitored to ensure that no victim is left unprotected and no perpetrator escapes responsibility.

In conclusion, victims of non-existent compliance suffer not only the trauma of abuse, but also the betrayal of a company that has not fulfilled its obligation to protect and do justice. It’s time for companies to take their commitment to regulatory compliance seriously and ensure that their policies are more than just words on a piece of paper. Only then can we prevent abusers from being empowered by inaction and victims from being victimised again by failure to comply.

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