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BBC knew severity of Huw Edwards allegations, he should go now!

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nrohzap · 02/08/2024 06:36

Here we go again, white powerful men cover the arse of another. I am really sick of this. If my boss found out or was told same about me (and any other ordinary folk) I would be sacked on the spot, or removed temporarily from the workplace with little care in the world. I don't see why BBC boss couldn't have suspended H while the allegations are being investigated and all these lame excuses coming out of his mouth making me sick!

They said they had a 'duty of care' and have been sensitive to his mental health... well I am sure if he was someone else it would have been handled very differently and with less empathy! Hearing him on the news last night spinning stories and trying to defend his poor and biased decision is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. It's so obvious they couldn't quite believe it or shit scared to loose their superstar.

The BBC needs to stop saying 'it was a complicated decision'. Nothing is complicated here. if you are determined to act with integrity it is amazing how you can find ways to justify your actions.

BBC boss needs to be sacked himself and now, before more public money is being paid to the wrong person.

I am furious of how so many white powerful man always gets away with so much shit in this country.

OP posts:
Iasonnas · 02/08/2024 07:45

"I don't disagree, just strongly feel if it was someone else the course of action would have been different, and no one was asking all these questions of the BBC. I hope I am wrong."

You are wrong so that should help you put these "strong feelings" to bed

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 02/08/2024 07:48

I would be sacked on the spot,

no you wouldn’t, because that’s not how employment law works.

Hazeby · 02/08/2024 07:48

If my boss found out or was told same about me (and any other ordinary folk) I would be sacked on the spot, or removed temporarily from the workplace with little care in the world

And you would have a lovely strong case for unfair dismissal and could take your boss to the cleaners

Romeiswheretheheartis · 02/08/2024 07:50

If my boss found out or was told same about me (and any other ordinary folk) I would be sacked on the spot, or removed temporarily from the workplace with little care in the world.

And he was 'removed temporarily from the workplace', following the first allegations, and remained on suspension when they found out about the further allegations. With them being just that - allegations - so as pp have said, he had to legally remain on full pay pending the outcome of the investigation. The BBC followed correct procedure, can you imagine the outcry (and the legal costs) if they'd sacked him and he'd turned out to be innocent?

Harassedevictee · 02/08/2024 13:55

nrohzap · 02/08/2024 07:16

I don't disagree, just strongly feel if it was someone else the course of action would have been different, and no one was asking all these questions of the BBC. I hope I am wrong.

You are wrong they appear to have treated HE just like any other employee.

ComfyBoobs · 02/08/2024 14:11

God there are some complete ignoramuses on this site. Depressing.

OP, the BBC was complying with employment law. Get back in your box.

TizerorFizz · 02/08/2024 14:12

I think people look at how someone is treated via jealous eyes. The more they are paid, the less they deserve to be treated fairly. It’s a compounding factor that the bbc is “our money”. Was Lucy Letby dismissed immediately suspicions arose? Domt think so.

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