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Tim Westwood Scandal: BBC Appoints Independent Safeguarding Expert To Assist Review; Call For Evidence Extended
10.11.2022 - 16:21 / deadline.com
The BBC has appointed an independent safeguarding expert to assist its investigation into what was known about DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct while he worked at the broadcaster, with a call for evidence period now extended to allow more people to come forwards.
Jahnine Davis, an expert in the safeguarding of young people, will work with Gemma White QC of Linklaters to assist with the review. White noted Davis would be available to join conversations and meetings as she compiles the extensive document.
A joint Guardian newspaper and BBC investigation into Westwood’s conduct during his 20 years at the BBC last year revealed multiple women had accused him of sexual misconduct and predatory behavior. Westwood denies the allegations, which were also featured in BBC documentary Tim Westwood: Abuse of Power.
Davis is known leader in safeguarding Black children in the UK. All of the accusers are Black and were teenagers or young adults at the time of the alleged incidents.
White will provide an account of any allegations or concerns associated with Westwood’s misconduct to the BBC Board, along with the reasons why such allegations were not brought to the BBC’s attention. BBC Director General Tim Davie gaffed in April, when he said he knew of no complaints against Westwood during his time there. Davie was speaking in good faith and related the BBC’s position as he understood it at the time but it later emerged the corporation had received six complaints against Westwood over bullying and sexual misconduct, one of which had been handed to the police.
“It has been just over a month since the BBC published my call for evidence for the review and I want to thank everyone who has come forward with information,” said White today.
“Some
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