London, ENGLAND (AFP) – Britain’s world-renowned entertainment sector is facing mounting calls to usher in sweeping reforms and greater oversight, amid a fresh slew of rape and sexual abuse allegations against some of its powerful male stars.
\n\n“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,” Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned late Thursday after days of torrid headlines.
\n\nComedian 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, when he was at the height of his fame, including raping a fan and abusing female staff from media organisations where he worked.
\n\nA day later a Guardian newspaper investigation reported that his friend, fellow comic and bestselling children’s author David Walliams, sexually assaulted a 15-year-old budding comedy writer, and harassed young female colleagues. He has denied the accusations.
\n\nThe cases are just the latest to hit the UK’s prestigious film and TV industry, with many arguing the men’s predatory behaviour was an open secret for years in entertainment circles.
\n\nComedian…
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