Women in media alleging abuse too often not protected, Lisa Nandy says
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has called for urgent systemic changes to protect women in the media industry following the conviction of Russell Brand. She emphasized that power imbalances continue to leave whistleblowers vulnerable and that institutions must take accountability for past failures.
Why it matters
The statement highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace safety and institutional accountability in the entertainment industry following high-profile sexual assault cases.
Lisa Nandy on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme. Photograph: Jeff Overs/PA Lisa Nandy on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme. Photograph: Jeff Overs/PA Television industry Russell Brand case must be wake-up call to protect women in media, Lisa Nandy says Culture secretary says there is still a problem with exploitation and abuse in the industry and public life
Prefer the Guardian on Google The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said there is still a problem with exploitation and abuse in the media industry and a failure to properly deal with allegations after Russell Brand’s conviction for rape and sexual assault.
She said women who came forward were too often not protected by institutions across public life, including in politics, and that huge power imbalances meant speaking up came at a very heavy cost.
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