A number of people believed comedian ‘would always get his way and therefore they stayed silent’, review finds
The BBC director of editorial complaints and reviews investigated eight complaints about Brand , with only one of those formally made to the BBC.The BBC director of editorial complaints and reviews investigated eight complaints about Brand , with only one of those formally made to the BBC.
He added: “Many interviewees believed, rightly or wrongly, that Russell Brand would always get his way and therefore they stayed silent .”Though the review was based on events that took place more than 15 years ago, it “demonstrates that the issue of power hierarchies in creative teams and the role of presenters is something which the BBC should continue to closely monitor”, Johnston said.
The broadcaster also said it was “clear presenters have been able to abuse their positions at the BBC in the past” and that a number of steps had been introduced since 2008 to deal with serious allegations. In November, the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it was considering bringing charges against Brand.
She added: “For too long, there has been a culture of silence in the media industry where inappropriate behaviour like Brand’s has been tolerated or downplayed. Power imbalances and a perception that certain stars cannot be challenged are sadly not unique to this case.
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