Summary
During a Bafta awards event, a racist slur shouted by Tourette's syndrome campaigner John Davidson was broadcast, despite efforts to manage his involuntary tics. The director of the Bafta-winning film "I Swear," Kirk Jones, and others criticized the broadcast as harmful. The BBC issued an apology and started an investigation into the incident.
Key Facts
- John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, unintentionally shouted a slur during the Bafta ceremony.
- The slur was broadcast on TV, causing controversy and backlash.
- Director Kirk Jones expressed disappointment that the incident was not handled better.
- The BBC apologized, calling it a "serious mistake," and launched an investigation.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy described the incident as "unacceptable."
- Bafta said it would conduct a comprehensive review of the incident.
- The film "I Swear" won three awards at the Bafta ceremony.
- Some critics suggested Davidson should not have been invited, but Jones defended his participation.
