In a statement, the BBC said that while the report found “no widespread or significant BBC knowledge of allegations or concerns about predatory sexual behaviour”, it was clear there had been “instances where the organisation missed opportunities that might have led to action”.
People who shared their allegations against Westwood with the report said they were “concerned that they would not be believed or might be blamed” for his alleged behaviour, as he was “very popular so no one wanted to listen”.
Westwood, who in 2022 was accused of historical sexual abuse allegations by multiple women, has previously said that he “strongly denies all allegations of inappropriate behaviour”.
The BBC has admitted that it “fell short” and “failed people” by failing to address “bullying and misogynistic” behaviour by former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood.
In a statement for the report sent through his solicitors, he strongly denied that his behaviour “ever amounted to bullying or harassment” and claimed that some people “behaved poorly towards him”.
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