David Walliams sexual misconduct allegations spark call for better safeguarding

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Allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming against David Walliams have led to a call by Britain’s culture secretary to make it easier to report concerns about the behaviour of…

Allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming against David Walliams have led to a call by Britain’s culture secretary to make it easier to report concerns about the behaviour of powerful celebrities.

The best-selling author and former Britain’s Got Talent judge was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News involving accusations of grooming teenage girls and abusing his position to pursue women.

UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy said the claims were the “latest in a long line of reported abuses of power”.

Walliams (55), has denied any wrongdoing and unsuccessfully tried to obtain an injunction to prevent the reporting of allegations against him.

He is yet to comment further since the publication of his name on Tuesday.

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Nandy said she would be meeting senior media and entertainment industry members to “draw a line in the sand”.

She added: “We must finally take meaningful steps to end abuse and harassment in sectors where the power imbalances are huge and careers are built on contacts and reputation.”

The culture secretary’s comments also came the same week comedian Russell Brand was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years for rape and sexual assault.

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