Nandy Warns Media Abuse Likely Persists After Brand Convicted on 4 Sex Offences
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Nov 8
Nandy Warns Media Abuse Likely Persists After Brand Convicted on 4 Sex Offences
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Nov 8
Summary
Lisa Nandy said she would "wager" sexual abuse is still happening in the media industry, arguing organisations still do too little to protect women after Russell Brand’s conviction.
Many people in the industry have contacted her since Labour took office, she said, alleging abuse and describing a heavy cost for women who come forward amid power imbalances and short-term contracts.
Brand was found guilty after a four-week trial of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault over allegations spanning 1999 to 2009, with prosecutors saying he used his fame to coerce women.
Nandy said the BBC had been an exemplar by joining the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority and urged other media groups to follow, as the BBC and Channel 4 acknowledged the impact of the case.