BBC must 'pay £400,000 to Oscar-winning Jewish producer after she became victim of anti-Semitism and was bullied out of the broadcaster'

Filmmaker Lucie Kon says she faced antisemitism and was sidelined at the BBC after the October 7 attacks; the BBC agreed to a £400,000 payment in an unfair-dismissal matter without admitting liability. The BBC says it does not tolerate antisemitism and investigates concerns under its policies.

• Kon said colleagues made hostile comments about Zionists after the October 7 attacks and that she was prevented from overseeing a documentary about the attacks because she was Jewish.· 2 sources
• The BBC agreed to pay £400,000 in connection with Kon’s unfair-dismissal proceedings without admitting liability; its internal investigation did not uphold her grievances of antisemitism.· 1 source
• The BBC said it does not tolerate antisemitism and that allegations or concerns are investigated under its policies.· 1 source