A new whistleblowing portal for creative industries workers in the UK allows confidential reporting of abuse, harassment and discrimination, with around 30 reports already received since its soft launch.
01Summary
- 01The portal was launched by the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) for film, TV, music and theater workers.
- 02CIISA is an officially designated whistleblowing body and says it will protect the identity of those who come forward.
- 03The launch coincides with Russell Brand being in court charged with rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.
- 04Around 30 reports had been received by CIISA as of 1 October, with numbers expected to rise.
- 05Workers reporting concerns may gain legal protections under UK whistleblowing law, including against NDAs.
02Why it matters
This matters because it provides a confidential, legally recognised channel for UK entertainment workers to report misconduct, addressing power imbalances that have allowed abuse to persist in the industry.
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