Ministers consider forcing TV industry to better protect women after David Walliams allegations
Summary
The UK government is considering whether to change the law to strengthen protections against abuse and harassment in entertainment and other industries. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is expected to meet industry leaders next week, with ministers initially hoping for voluntary action but saying they could intervene if they judge it insufficient.Key Facts
- The proposed discussions follow allegations about television personality and author David Walliams and the conviction of Russell Brand.
- Walliams denies wrongdoing; the article says the allegations against him were published after a court rejected his attempt to block publication.
- Justice Secretary Alex Norris said there was concern about powerful people using injunctions or non-disclosure agreements to silence accusers.
- One possible measure is requiring companies to join the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority, which handles confidential reports of bullying and harassment.
- The government has not identified which organisations will meet Nandy or specified what changes it will seek.
- Louise Casey said the law should change so that men who have sex with girls aged 13 to 15 are automatically charged with rape.
- The article reports that Brand was jailed for more than 10 years on Monday after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.
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