UK minister says media industry still faces sexual-abuse problem
Culture · First reported 8 Nov, 10:18 · Updated 10:58
Culture Minister Lisa Nandy said sexual abuse remains a problem in media and entertainment, following Russell Brand’s conviction and renewed scrutiny of industry conduct. She said women had told her they feared the consequences of speaking up.
- Lisa Nandy said sexual abuse remains a problem in the media and entertainment industries.
- Russell Brand was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, prompting renewed scrutiny of how the entertainment industry handles allegations against prominent performers.
- Nandy said women had told her they feared speaking up could carry a heavy cost, and called on the media industry to take the issue seriously.
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- Lisa Nandy, Britain’s culture minister.
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- Convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
- Channel 4
- Cancelled Married at First Sight UK earlier that month after a review prompted by misconduct allegations.
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