Nandy says exploitation may persist in entertainment after Brand conviction

Entertainment · First reported 8 Nov, 09:59 · Updated 10:34

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said similar abuse may still be happening in entertainment and urged organisations to adopt whistleblower protections, warning the government may consider requiring them to do so. Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault and faces sentencing.

Nandy said she believes similar abuse may still be happening in entertainment and argued that institutions are not doing enough to support people who come forward.
She urged organisations to sign up to CISA, which the article describes as an industry body protecting whistleblowers, and said the government was considering further action if they did not.
Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault; he was acquitted of two rape charges and an attempted indecent assault accusation.

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Key facts

Convictions: One count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Acquittals: Two rape charges and one attempted indecent assault accusation.
Verdict deliberations: The jury took around nine hours to reach its verdicts on seven allegations.
Sentencing: The judge said Brand faces a significant custodial term; sentencing was scheduled for Monday.
Nandy’s proposal: She urged organisations to join CISA and said the government was considering mandating such action.