Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 42
42
Accepted
Lack of industry support undermines Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority.
Recommendation
It is in the film and HETV industry’s interests to tackle bullying and harassment through effective self-regulation. Yet for the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) to operate effectively, the industry must see supporting it financially and ideologically to be a fundamental part of operating in the UK. That has not yet happened. The Government must send a strong message that it is prepared to use all means at its disposal to compel the creative industries, including the film and HETV sectors specifically, to support CIISA. (Conclusion, Paragraph 148)
Government Response Summary
The government states the Secretary of State has unequivocally supported CIISA and reserves the right to intervene if the industry does not provide forthcoming support, thereby sending a strong message to compel industry backing.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The government stands strongly against bullying, harassment and discrimination in any sector. We expect industry to continue to tackle this behaviour, including through strong, cross-industry support for the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA). We are not currently considering introducing any additional complexities into the AVEC system, or placing additional statutory burdens on businesses that may both deter inward investment and have an unsustainable impact on smaller businesses. The government will continue to work with industry to monitor the AVEC and its effectiveness on an ongoing basis. The Secretary of State has been clear and unequivocal in her support for CIISA’s work, and the government is working with industry to ensure their 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. We expect the sector to support CIISA and the Secretary of State reserves the right to intervene if this is not forthcoming.