RAS Council statement on the University of California at Berkeley sexual harassment case

The Council of the Royal Astronomical Society notes that a senior astronomer at the University of California at Berkeley (UCB) has admitted to unacceptable behaviour involving women in his field over a number of years. This follows complaints by the women concerned and a university investigation.   The RAS is committed to creating an environment free of harassment on any grounds, including sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and religious faith. In support of this the Society was amo...