Ministers consider forcing TV industry to better protect women after David Walliams allegations
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Key context: <p>Lisa Nandy expected to meet leaders from television, film and publishing and could legislate if voluntary action deemed insufficient</p><p>Ministers are considering changing the law to force the entertainment industry to better protect women and children in the wake of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/nov/10/david-walliams-accused-preying-on-young-women-for-sex">revelations over David Walliams</a> and the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/nov/09/russell-brand-sentenced-rape-sexual-assault">conviction of Russell Brand</a>.</p><p>Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, is expected to meet leaders from the industry next week, taking in representatives from not just TV but also film and publishing, as well as potentially sport.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/nov/11/tv-entertainment-industry-protect-women-david-walliams-allegations-nandy">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Lisa Nandy expected to meet leaders from television, film and publishing and could legislate if voluntary action deemed insufficientMinisters are considering changing the law to force the entertainment industry to better protect women and children in the wake of the revelations over David Walliams and the conviction of Russell Brand.Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, is expected to meet leaders from the industry next week, taking in representatives from not just TV but also film and publishing, as well as potentially sport. Continue reading...
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