Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 7
7
Acknowledged
Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority requires legal provisions and sustainable funding to operate effectively.
Conclusion
We support the creation of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA). Crucially, it will be a single, recognisable body that anyone in the industry can turn to for support and advice. It is well placed to help effect cultural change in the industry once it is fully operational. It can only do so, however, if underpinned by the necessary legal provisions and sustainable funding. (Conclusion, Paragraph 49)
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the importance of strong, cross-industry support and funding for CIISA, with the Culture Secretary expressing clear support and engaging with CIISA. It expects the sector to provide this funding, warning of potential government intervention if it is not forthcoming.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government stands strongly against bullying, harassment and discrimination in any sector, including the creative industries. We expect industry to tackle this behaviour, and we agree that this should include strong, cross-industry support and funding for the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority. The Culture Secretary has been clear and unequivocal in her support for CIISA’s work, and has met with them to understand how the government can ensure industry support. We are pleased that organisations including Sky, Warner Bros Discovery and the BBC have taken a strong stand, with the BBC announcing that they expect production companies working with them to support the CIISA Standards. However, far too many organisations have yet to offer support or make sufficient long-term commitments. We expect the sector to support CIISA and the Secretary of State reserves the right to intervene if this is not forthcoming.