Ministers consider forcing TV industry to better protect women after David Walliams allegations

Politics The Guardian By Peter Walker, Pippa Crerar and Haroon Siddique 11 Nov 2026 17:21 1 min read
Ministers consider forcing TV industry to better protect women after David Walliams allegations

Lisa Nandy expected to meet leaders from television, film and publishing and could legislate if voluntary action deemed insufficient Ministers 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

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.

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