Misogyny in music
Women and Equalities Committee
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Inquiry
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 …
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Recommendations
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Conclusions
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Report
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Oral sessions
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Letters
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Events
Activity timeline 22 events
24 Apr
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Oral evidence
24 Apr
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
19 Apr
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6 Mar
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7 Feb
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30 Jan
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Report published
13 Sep
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Oral evidence
13 Sep
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
18 Jul
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18 Jul
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 8, Palace of Westminster
28 Jun
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Oral evidence
28 Jun
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 9 sessions
24 Apr 2024
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Women and Equalities Committee
Andrew Medlock · CIISA
David Smy · Office for Students
Jen Smith · CIISA
18 Jul 2023
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Women and Equalities Committee
Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale MP · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Victoria MacCallum · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
28 Jun 2023
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Isabel Garvey · Warner Music UK
Jessica Carsen · Sony Music UK
Natasha Mann · Universal Music UK
24 May 2023
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Misogyny in music
John Shortell · Musician's Union
Lauren Down · End of Road Festival
Marta Pallares Olivares · Primavera Sound Festival
19 Apr 2023
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Deborah Annetts · Independent Society of Musicians
Jamie Njoku-Goodwin · UK Music
Jen Smith · CIISA
YolanDa Brown OBE DL · British Phonographic Industry
8 Feb 2023
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Women and Equalities Committee
Melinda Kelly · Safe Gigs for Women
Nadia Khan · Women in CTRL
Vanessa Threadgold · Cactus City Studio
Vick Bain · F-List
26 Oct 2022
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Misogyny in music
Charisse Beaumont · Black Lives in Music
Dr Cassandra Jones · University of Northumbria
Dr Nicola Puckey · University of Winchester
Dr Rosemary Hill · University of Huddersfield
14 Sep 2022
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Charisse Beaumont · Black Lives in Music
Dr Cassandra Jones · University of Northumbria
Dr Nicola Puckey · University of Winchester
Dr Rosemary Hill · University of Huddersfield
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Report - Misogyny in music | HC 129 | 30 Jan 2024 | 33 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
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 …
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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 current plans to reintroduce employer liability for third-party harassment.
Government Equalities Office
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
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 …
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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
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
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
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Correspondence 2 letters
6 Mar 2024
Correspondence from Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries on Misogyny in music, dated 28 Feb 2024
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7 Feb 2024
Correspondence to Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, relating to the inquiry Misogyny in music, dated 7 February 2024
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