The BBC Board said in response to the review, carried out by barrister Gemma White KC,: “It is worth noting, at the outset, that the report finds there was no widespread or significant BBC knowledge of allegations or concerns about predatory sexual behaviour by Mr Westwood.
The BBC Board said in response to the review: "It is worth noting, at the outset, that the report finds there was no widespread or significant BBC knowledge of allegations or concerns about predatory sexual behaviour by Westwood.
The 67-year-old former hip hop DJ previously said he "strongly denies all allegations of inappropriate behaviour" as he faces historical sexual abuse allegations from multiple women at the height of his career.
The board also said the BBC “did not take adequate action” and added that there was “evidence of bullying and misogynistic behaviour on the part of Mr Westwood” who displayed conduct “entirely incompatible with BBC values – not just now, but then.
The BBC yesterday apologised after a review found it “did not take adequate action” upon learning about concerns regarding the behaviour of veteran DJ Tim Westwood.
