Committee calls on Government to ban NDAs to tackle misogyny in music industry

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has called on the Government to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in the event of sexual misconduct, bullying, or discrimination in a bid to tackle misogyny in the music industry.

A report by the WEC found “misogyny remains deeply rooted in the music industry” and “meaningful change requires both cultural and structural reform”, as the committee also called for changes to the Equality Act and the Employment Rights Bill to ensure freelancers are fully protected.

Speaking about her experience in the report, which was published on Wednesday, singer Celeste told the committee: “What is most prevalent in the daily experience of being female in the music industry is this idea of an ingrained bias, or even an unconscious, sexist bias.”

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