The parents of Chloe Moffat, a 26-year-old personal assistant who died by suicide, are demanding that Treasury staff be held accountable for their role in the events leading to her death. This call follows a coroner’s report issued in August, which concluded that the Treasury’s handling of disciplinary proceedings “materially contributed” to the tragedy.

Ms. Moffat had been summoned to a surprise disciplinary meeting to address anonymous complaints alleging she had disclosed sensitive work information. Moffat consistently denied these allegations. The coroner’s investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death highlighted significant concerns regarding the internal processes employed by the Treasury during the investigation of these complaints.

In response to the coroner’s “prevention of future deaths” report, the Treasury has acknowledged the findings. The parents are now pushing for a more robust response, specifically seeking consequences for those involved in the disciplinary process that the coroner identified as a contributing factor to their daughter's death. The situation has sparked a broader conversation regarding the duty of care government departments owe to employees facing internal investigations, particularly when those investigations involve anonymous accusations and high-pressure environments.