# Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/government-could-force-media-industry-to-improve-safeguards-after-walliams-allegations/
- Published: 2026-11-12T04:01:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T07:53:53+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Entertainment (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm3egj20v5x4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Entertainment, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Nandy may make creative industry safeguards compulsory.
- CIISA membership is currently voluntary.
- Ministers are also considering tighter NDA restrictions.

## Summary

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is prepared to make participation in the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) compulsory if entertainment and media leaders do not quickly improve safeguarding. The proposal follows recent allegations of sexual misconduct against David Walliams, which he denies, and has renewed scrutiny of how the creative industries protect people who raise concerns.

At a meeting next week, Nandy is expected to urge leaders in broadcasting, publishing, film and entertainment to take responsibility, while warning that the government could intervene if their response falls short. CIISA membership is currently voluntary; campaigner Zelda Perkins says it should be mandatory. Ministers have also called for tighter limits on non-disclosure agreements, with Bridget Phillipson saying legislation could go further to prevent women being silenced.

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