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Misogyny in music

Status: Closed Opened: 9 Jun 2022 Closed: 28 May 2024 27 recommendations 6 conclusions 1 report

In recent years, news reports and some studies have brought to the forefront the extent to which misogyny exists in the music industry. This inquiry aims to examine what misogynistic attitudes exist in the industry and why. It aims to uncover, in more detail, how these attitudes can filter through to society, impacting attitudes towards …

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
2nd Report - Misogyny in music HC 129 30 Jan 2024 33 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

3 items
17 Recommendation 2nd Report - Misogyny in music Accepted in Part

Broaden Equality Act to impose proactive duty on employers protecting workers from third-party sexual harassment.

The Equality Act 2010 should be broadened to impose a duty on employers to be proactive, rather than simply reactive, in protecting workers from third party sexual harassment and for a statutory code of practice to support them in doing this. A statutory duty would create a clear and enforceable …

Government response. The government supported the Worker Protection Act 2023, which introduces a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment from October 2024 and allows for a 25% uplift in compensation. However, it explicitly states there are no …
Government Equalities Office
32 Recommendation 2nd Report - Misogyny in music Accepted in Part

Until the law is changed banning the misuse of NDAs, anyone being asked to sign...

Until the law is changed banning the misuse of NDAs, anyone being asked to sign an NDA should have an automatic right to seek advice from qualified lawyers at CIISA. No individual should be provided with legal advice by a law firm also acting for the other party. (Recommendation, Paragraph …

Government response. The government supports the report's conclusions on NDA misuse but states CIISA cannot provide specific legal advice due to conflict of interest. Instead, CIISA will ensure individuals get access to expert, independent support and advice from other sources.
Government Equalities Office
34 Recommendation 2nd Report - Misogyny in music Accepted in Part

The Government must develop and introduce a new strategy in schools, aimed specifically at boys...

The Government must develop and introduce a new strategy in schools, aimed specifically at boys on issues of misogyny, sexual harassment and gender-based violence. (Recommendation, Paragraph 145) 65

Government response. The Department for Education is reviewing its statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance and will publish an updated version for consultation shortly, indicating an action related to the recommendation's aim, but not a specific new strategy for boys.
Government Equalities Office

Oral evidence sessions

9 sessions
Date Witnesses
24 Apr 2024 Andrew Medlock · CIISA, David Smy · Office for Students, Jen Smith · CIISA View ↗
13 Sep 2023 Annie Macmanus, Rebecca Ferguson View ↗
18 Jul 2023 Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale MP · Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Victoria MacCallum · Department for Culture, Media and Sport View ↗
28 Jun 2023 Isabel Garvey · Warner Music UK, Jessica Carsen · Sony Music UK, Natasha Mann · Universal Music UK View ↗
24 May 2023 John Shortell · Musician's Union, Lauren Down · End of Road Festival, Marta Pallares Olivares · Primavera Sound Festival View ↗
19 Apr 2023 Deborah Annetts · Independent Society of Musicians, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin · UK Music, Jen Smith · CIISA, YolanDa Brown OBE DL · British Phonographic Industry View ↗
8 Feb 2023 Melinda Kelly · Safe Gigs for Women, Nadia Khan · Women in CTRL, Vanessa Threadgold · Cactus City Studio, Vick Bain · F-List View ↗
26 Oct 2022 Charisse Beaumont · Black Lives in Music, Dr Cassandra Jones · University of Northumbria, Dr Nicola Puckey · University of Winchester, Dr Rosemary Hill · University of Huddersfield View ↗
14 Sep 2022 Charisse Beaumont · Black Lives in Music, Dr Cassandra Jones · University of Northumbria, Dr Nicola Puckey · University of Winchester, Dr Rosemary Hill · University of Huddersfield View ↗

Correspondence

2 letters
DateDirectionTitle
6 Mar 2024 — Correspondence from Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries on Miso…
7 Feb 2024 — Correspondence to Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, relating to …