After a year of talks involving U.K. Time’s Up, BAFTA, BFI and others , the industry is now in final consultation about the setting up of an independent standards authority, which would have the power to investigate allegations of abuse.
“At our first meeting in June 2021, attendees agreed to ensure codes of practice were in place for each sub sector; existing support and signposting was improved and simplified,” said Caroline Norbury, CEO of industry lobbying group Creative U.K., which led the cross-industry group involved in the talks. “Valuable commitments were made regarding the development of training and standards to ensure culture change was accelerated.
“This is a historic moment for the film and television industry to create a new body which will provide a just process for complainants and for those accused, to drive accountability and integrity,” said U.K. Time’s Up head Heather Rabbatts. “The ISA is a crucial development in the fight to eradicate unacceptable behavior and support safe, respectful and dignified working conditions for all.
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