Huw Edwards to keep Bafta Awards
Screen International · 1d
Bafta introduces forfeiture process for awards in wake of Huw Edwards scandal
Bafta has created a prize forfeiture process, in place from 2025 onwards, which will allow awards to be rescinded in specific circumstances. The process has been put in place in light of the scandal surrounding BBC newsreader Huw Edwards’ arrest and subsequent conviction for child pornography offences.
newsbytesapp.com · 16h
New rule: BAFTA to strip awards for criminal offenses
BAFTA Chair Sara Putt addressed the matter in a letter to members. She wrote, "Earlier this year, we were shocked by the news of the former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards's arrest and subsequent conviction for child pornography offenses.
Yahoo · 1d
BAFTA can retroactively strip awards from winners convicted of serious crimes starting in 2025
In the fallout from the Huw Edwards scandal, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts has passed a new rule allowing the awards body to retroactively strip competitive awards from future winners convicted of serious crimes following a review process.
AV Club · 1d
BAFTAs can now be revoked if the winner commits a crime
It’s 2024, and the BAFTA Awards are tougher on serious crime and “proven dishonesty” than the U.S. presidential election. And you know what? Sure. It honestly makes sense at this point. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts just announced that starting in 2025,
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