Media industry still has a problem with sexual abuse, UK culture minister says
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UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told the BBC she believes exploitation and sexual abuse are still happening in Britain's media and entertainment industries, following Brand's conviction which renewed scrutiny of how the industry treats performers accused of abusing power.
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Brand's conviction on Thursday renewed scrutiny of how Britain's entertainment industry has treated well-known performers accused of abusing their power, with some women saying they feared speaking out could harm their careers.
Brand’s conviction on Thursday renewed scrutiny of how Britain’s entertainment industry has treated well-known performers accused of abusing their power, with some women saying they feared speaking out could harm their careers.
Asked whether there was still a problem with exploitation and sexual abuse in the media and entertainment industries, Nandy told the BBC: “Yes, I do, and I think hand on heart I can’t say to you as the culture secretary that this is not happening today and in fact, if I had to wager, I would say it is.”
Open Questions
- What specific allegations or charges led to Brand's conviction?
- What actions, if any, is the government planning to address exploitation in the entertainment industry?
