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Russell Brand case must be wake-up call to protect women in media, Lisa Nandy says
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Culture secretary says there is still a problem with exploitation and abuse in the industry and public life 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
Culture secretary says there is still a problem with exploitation and abuse in the industry and public life 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. Continue reading...
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