Women in media alleging abuse too often not protected, Lisa Nandy says
Culture secretary says there is still a problem in the industry and public life after Russell Brand convictionThe culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said there is still a problem with exploitation and abuse in the media industry and a failure…
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Culture secretary says there is still a problem in the industry and public life after Russell Brand conviction
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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