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Hollywood executives launch commission for sexual misconduct

The commission grew out of a meeting called by Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy.

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Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy (Ian West/PA)

Hollywood executives have launched a commission to combat sexual misconduct and inequality across the industry.

The Commission On Sexual Harassment And Advancing Equality In The Workplace has been set-up following a meeting with Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy and other women in the industry.

Anita Hill (Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
Anita Hill (Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and entertainers’ unions have also signed up to the commission, which follows a wave of accusations against Harvey Weinstein – who denies non-consensual sex – and others in Hollywood.

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