The UK has established a new independent organization to address bullying and sexual harassment in the television and film sectors, prompted by several notable incidents, including allegations against Gregg Wallace.

The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) is currently conducting a consultation to develop minimum behavioral standards, which will conclude on January 27, with the standards expected to be published the following month.

CIISA indicated that these standards will be applicable to all productions and will “offer a framework for a cohesive understanding of professional conduct within the creative industries.” After the consultation, CIISA plans to use these standards to evaluate how the creative sectors are fostering safe and inclusive workplaces and will create specific guidance tailored to the industry.

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The CIISA initiative, supported by prominent figures like Keira Knightley, Emerald Fennell, and Gemma Chan, was initially proposed by Time’s Up UK several years ago, although the organization has yet to launch its anonymous reporting system due to funding needs.

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Niyi Akeju, CIISA’s Head of Standards Development, expressed enthusiasm for the launch of the consultation, inviting industry stakeholders to carefully assess the comprehensive document created through collaboration with key organizations across film, television, theatre, and music.

This initiative follows a series of high-profile allegations, including those against MasterChef host Wallace, accused by over a dozen individuals, including Kirsty Wark, of making “inappropriate sexual comments” over a 17-year span. Wallace has since been suspended from MasterChef. His lawyers have denied claims of any “sexually harassing” behavior. He joins other public figures like Jermaine Jenas and Graziano Di Prima, who have faced allegations of misconduct, as well as BBC News anchor Huw Edwards, who pleaded guilty to accessing child abuse images this year.

Person: Gregg Wallace, Keira Knightley, Emerald Fennell, Gemma Chan, Niyi Akeju, Kirsty Wark, Jermaine Jenas, Graziano Di Prima, Zara McDermott, Huw Edwards

Company Names: Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA), BBC

Titles: MasterChef

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