Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has today issued the following statement regarding the Miriam O'Reilly employment tribunal:

We accept the findings of the tribunal and would like to apologise to Miriam. We will be speaking to her.

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is committed to fair selection in every aspect of our work and we clearly did not get it right in this case.

We will:

• ensure that senior editorial executives responsible for these kind of decisions in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ undergo additional training in the selection and appointment of presenters
• produce new guidance on fair selection for presenter appointments

These findings also raise questions that need to be addressed by the whole industry. As Chair of the Cultural Diversity Network, Mark Thompson will raise the topic of fair representation of people of all ages across the broadcasting industry.

We would like to acknowledge the important contribution Miriam has made to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ over more than 20 years and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss working with her again in the future.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Press Office