Dame Janet Smith review
Introduction
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has published in full the report by Dame Janet Smith DBE of her inquiry into the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s culture and practices during the Jimmy Savile and Stuart Hall years.
The Review was established in October 2012 to conduct an impartial, thorough and independent review of the culture and practices of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ during the years that Jimmy Savile worked there. A further investigation, into the conduct of Stuart Hall, was undertaken by Dame Linda Dobbs DBE, and is published as part of the report.
Volume 1 – Summaries and Conclusions of the Savile and Hall investigation reports
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Volume 2 - The Jimmy Savile investigation report
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Volume 3 - The Stuart Hall investigation report
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Frequently asked questions
What has the Trust done since receiving the report?
HideTrustees have been able to read the report since it was delivered on 15 February, and discussed both the report and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive’s response in a full meeting of the Trust on Tuesday 23 February.
Our role is to represent licence fee payers. On their behalf, the Trust has had two responsibilities. First, we had to carefully consider the report and judge whether it was in the public interest to publish it. We decided it was and have published the report in full.
Second, we have looked carefully at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ management’s action plan to assess whether we feel they are taking the right steps to address the issues Dame Janet raises. We are satisfied that they are but will be expecting regular updates on progress.
Why has it taken 10 days to publish the report?
HideDame Janet Smith and Dame Linda Dobbs’ reports deal with very serious issues. We needed time to properly consider the reports’ conclusions and recommendations, and to assess whether the proposed actions by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ management were appropriate and sufficient.
How will the Trust make sure the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ takes appropriate action to address the issues identified?
HideThe Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has set out the actions they are taking. We believe they are the right steps, but will keep a watching brief on progress. We have also discussed this at length with the Director General and know he is absolutely committed to doing everything necessary. He also recognises that to bring about real cultural change in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, it requires the involvement and support of anyone working in and around the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
How will the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ report to the Trust on progress in responding to Dame Janet’s report?
HideAs recommended by Dame Janet Smith, the Executive will commission audits of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s policies on child protection, complaints and whistleblowing, and investigations. We expect the Executive to report the findings to the Trust within six months and if any further action is needed in light of this, we will ensure that the Executive takes it.
We have also been clear that the changes to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s culture must be substantial and permanent. Progress on this work will be a standing item at every Trust meeting until the end of the year.
Review costs
Costs from the Dame Janet Smith Review and GoodCorporation Review of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ child protection and whistleblowing policies can be found below.
Breakdown of costs:
- Reed Smith (fees and disbursements): £5.4m
- Dame Janet Smith and Dame Linda Dobbs: £724,000
- Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Costs: £405,000
- Witness Legal Costs: £6,000
Total costs: £6.5m*
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust costs (external legal support): £78,614.62 (excl VAT)**
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has also today published the costs of the Good Corporation review of the
Total costs: £173,654
*Costs correct as of February 19, 2016.
**Costs confirmed as of February 25 2016. Final costs will be published as part of 2015/16 Annual Report and Accounts.
Details of the Savile Compensation Scheme
The total payments made to survivors of Jimmy Savile, as part of the Savile Compensation Scheme, can be found below.
The terms of the Scheme were agreed with lawyers for the survivors of Savile, the NHS and the Savile estate in February 2014.
Forty four claims were received, 36 were settled and eight were rejected.
A total of £907,000 has been paid out.
This includes:
- £526,000 for damages
- £381,000 for legal fees
The window for bringing a claim under the Scheme has now closed.
Support and advice
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust is deeply grateful to all those who had the courage to speak to Dame Janet Smith and Dame Linda Dobbs’ reviews. We recognise that many of those who contacted the reviews have re-lived experiences which are painful and difficult.
The Review consulted with the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) to help those who may have required support in speaking about their experiences, or support more generally. We would encourage anyone who feels that he or she needs help or assistance to contact NAPAC’s free, confidential Support Line on 0800 085 3330. Further information about NAPAC can be found at . Alternatively, people can contact the NSPCC on its free helpline: 0808 8005000 or the Lucy Faithfull Foundation on its free helpline: 0808 1000 900.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ progress report of July 2016
sets out what progress has been made to date in relation to the Dame Janet Smith Review.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ response to the Dame Janet Smith review of December 2016
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to the review on 6 December 2016 and the Trust .
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