Unity Books phasing out David Walliams’ books after sexual misconduct allegations

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A New Zealand bookseller is phasing out works by British author David Walliams after allegations of sexual misconduct made by multiple women. The allegations include claims that…

A New Zealand bookseller is phasing out works by British author David Walliams after allegations of sexual misconduct made by multiple women.

The allegations include claims that Walliams groomed teenage girls and used his celebrity status to pursue girls and young women for sex. Walliams has denied the allegations.

The joint Guardian and ITV News investigation drew on more than 30 sources who provided first-hand accounts of Walliams’ conduct. The sources were not all women accusing him of sexual misconduct.

The children’s author and comedian sought a High Court injunction preventing the Guardian and ITV News from publishing the allegations and identifying him.

The court ruled against the injunction, but temporarily protected his identity while he considered an appeal. That protection expired on Monday after no appeal was filed. The court did not determine whether the allegations were true.

Independent bookseller Unity Books has not ordered any of Walliams’ books since allegations emerged of inappropriate behaviour towards junior female employees at his publisher, HarperCollins.

In September, HarperCollins confirmed it would stop publishing Walliams’ back catalogue, having already ended plans for new books.

Unity Books, which has shops in Auckland and Wellington, confirmed it was “phasing him out”.

Its Auckland shop had only two copies of his books left, and they were not selling easily, the company said, while its Wellington branch was out of Walliams stock.

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