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Media industry still has a problem with sexual abuse, UK culture minister says

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UK Culture Minister Lisa Nandy stated that sexual abuse remains a significant issue within the media industry following comedian Russell Brand’s recent rape conviction. During an interview with the BBC, Nandy acknowledged the ongoing problem of exploitation and power imbalances in entertainment, expressing concern over women hesitating to come forward due to potential career repercussions.
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As of November 8, 2026, British Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy warned that there is still a significant problem with sexual abuse in the media industry following comedian Russell Brand's conviction for rape and sexual assault. Nandy stated during an interview on BBC’s Sunday program that time had run out for institutions to properly address women coming forward with allegations of abuse, citing concerns over how organizations handle such claims. She noted that many women fear retaliation if they speak up due to the heavy cost it might have on their careers, emphasizing that little has changed in how media and public life deal with these issues. The case has sparked renewed scrutiny over how celebrities accused of abusing power are treated within Britain's entertainment industry.

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Asked whether there was still a problem with exploitation and sexual abuse in the media and entertainment industries, Nandy told the BBC: “Yes, I do, and I think hand on heart I can’t say to you as the culture secretary that this is not happening today and in fact, if I had to wager, I would say it is.”
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Brand’s conviction on Thursday renewed scrutiny of how Britain’s entertainment industry has treated well-known performers accused of abusing their power, with some women saying they feared speaking out could harm their careers.
2026-11-10 · South China Morning Post
Media industry still has a problem with sexual abuse, UK culture minister says · mixed framing

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Media industry still has a problem with sexual abuse, UK culture minister says Following comedian Russell Brand’s rape conviction last week, Lisa Nandy said it ‘is time for the media industry to take this seriously’ asserted
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Brand’s conviction on Thursday renewed scrutiny of how Britain’s entertainment industry has treated well-known performers accused of abusing their power, with some women saying they feared speaking out could harm their careers. uncertain
speaking → renew → careers
Asked whether there was still a problem with exploitation and sexual abuse in the media and entertainment industries, Nandy told the BBC: “Yes, I do, and I think hand on heart I can’t say to you as the culture secretary that this is not happening today and in fact, if I had to wager, I would say it is.” asserted
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