# Two sexual violence cases reignite questions about ‘culture of silence’ in UK’s media and culture sectors

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/two-sexual-violence-cases-reignite-questions-about-culture-of-silence-in-uks-media-and-culture-sectors/
- Published: 2026-11-13T04:46:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T11:40:23+00:00
- Original publisher: Le Monde (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/11/13/two-sexual-assault-cases-reignite-questions-about-culture-of-silence-in-uk-s-media-and-culture-sectors_6779533_4.html
- Topics: UK, World

## Key points

- Two cases have renewed scrutiny of silence around misconduct in UK media.
- Lisa Nandy will urge industry leaders to better protect women and whistleblowers.
- Walliams denies allegations; Brand was sentenced to 10½ years in prison.

## Summary

Allegations against comedian David Walliams and Russell Brand’s recent conviction have renewed scrutiny of sexual misconduct and a perceived culture of silence in Britain’s media and cultural industries. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy plans to meet industry leaders and press them to improve protections for women and whistleblowers, a decade after the Me Too movement.

Thirty women have accused Walliams of sexual predation, including alleged incidents involving minors; he has not been prosecuted and denies the allegations. Brand was sentenced to 10½ years in prison for rape and three sexual assaults. The BBC has apologised for past failings and removed programmes featuring Walliams from iPlayer, while debate continues over confidential reporting, non-disclosure agreements and legal measures that can silence complainants.

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