Britain's entertainment industry faces calls for reform and greater oversight after new rape and sexual abuse allegations against powerful male stars, including the jailing of Russell Brand. Culture Minister Lisa Nandy is due to meet industry bosses as experts call for a wider cultural reckoning.
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Comedian and ex-Hollywood actor Russell Brand was on Monday jailed for over 10 years for rape and sexual assault against four women dating back to the 2000s
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Culture Minister Lisa Nandy, who has said she believes such abuse still exists, will meet with industry bosses on Tuesday
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The media industry will need to look at itself and ensure whether it is taking all of the steps needed to protect the safety of women and girls who work within the industry
is a window of opportunity to change things
What we really need is a cultural reckoning that fundamentally shifts how we respond to credible allegations of sexual harm
The more difficult challenge is to dismantle the culture of doubt that confronts survivors when they do speak out
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Comedian and ex-Hollywood actor Russell Brand was on Monday jailed for over 10 years for rape and sexual assault against four women dating back to the 2000s
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