Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

Lisa Nandy TV Industry Meeting To Be Attended By Matt Brittin

EXCLUSIVE: BBC Director General Matt Brittin is one of a number of industry bosses who will attend an emergency meeting convened by the UK Culture Secretary next week in the wake of the Russell Brand, David Walliams and MAFS scandals. Nandy will tell a meeting of leaders that if their response to the recent allegations […]

Entertainment industry must bring in safeguards after Brand and Walliams – Nandy

The Culture Secretary criticised inaction by the BBC after reviews into the behaviour of other high-profile broadcasters in the last decade.

TV chiefs face crackdown to protect girls after Walliams claims and Brand conviction

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy will tell industry leaders that she will force them to protect whistleblowers if they do not respond to recent allegations

Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC understands.

Government minister responds to Brand and Walliams scandals - ‘draw a line in the sand’

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is expected to meet industry leaders next week and warn that ministers could intervene if changes aren't made

TV bosses urged to clean up act after Brand and Walliams scandals

NewsFinale NewsFinale Journal Television executives are facing the prospect of new legal duties to protect young women from predatory figures in entertainment, following the scandals involving David Walliams and Russell Brand. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is due to meet senior broadcasters next week after claims that allegations about Walliams’ alleged conduct towards young women had, like those surrounding […]