The BBC reported on Huw Edwards' guilty plea from his old seat, as they told viewers 'the man who read the news headlines is now in them'. Journalists were left to condemn their old colleague, as the company admitted it knew he had been arrested.
The Attorney General is facing calls to review Huw Edwards ' sentence after the disgraced BBC presenter was spared jail time.
Yesterday, Mr Tugendhat wrote to Lord Richard Hermer KC to ask him to formally review the decision under the Unduly Lenient Sentences scheme. Shadow security minister Tom Tugendhat has written to the Government's top legal advisor - Lord Richard Hermer 'I urge you to formally review this case under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. A reassessment would not only address public concern but also reinforce our commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and upholding justice.'
The disgraced former newsreader was flanked by members of his legal team as he walked into the courthouseThe 63-year-old looked haggard while passing a throng of the world's media on his way into Westminster Magistrates' Court He told the Royal Television Society's London convention: 'The secret life this guy was leading was shocking.'
Huw Edwards shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth II during a royal visit to BBC Studios in London in June 2013. He enjoyed a glittering career until the scandal came to light Edwards did not comment publicly on the allegations, but his wife released a statement confirming it was her husband at the centre of the scandal and that he was 'suffering from serious mental health issues' and receiving 'in-patient hospital care'.But in an unrelated probe, it was revealed earlier this year that Edwards had been charged with 'making' indecent images of children.
Advertisement 'We are a public organisation and we knew that decision we would have to be accountable for.' 'I think, yeah, overall, there's no doubt about that, these things impact your reputation, but you can maintain trust by doing the right thing.'
News BBC Huw Edwards Tom Tugendhat
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BBC let itself down after Huw Edwards, Strictly AND Jermaine Jenas scandals, Tim Davie admits in...
Read more »
BBC boss Tim Davie speaks out on Jermaine Jenas and Huw Edwards scandalsBBC Director General Tim Davie has broken his silence after the corporation was hit with a series of scandals over the past few weeks involving some of its biggest names
Read more »
BBC Watch Podcast Host Roger Bolton Discusses Huw Edwards ScandalRoger Bolton, host of the Beeb Watch podcast, discusses the recent allegations against BBC presenter Huw Edwards and the wider implications for the media industry. He touches on the need for better monitoring of high-profile figures, the importance of empowering staff to speak out against misconduct, and the alarming scope of child sexual abuse.
Read more »
Ministers’ frustrated over BBC’s handling of Huw Edwards as Nandy urges reviewBBC executives have yet to announce the terms of reference or who will lead a workplace culture review despite earlier promises
Read more »
BBC staff admit 'feeling sick' after Huw Edwards' 'bombshell' crimes revealedThe impact of Huw Edwards' 'bombshell' crimes on his former colleagues and BBC staff has been revealed.
Read more »
Huw Edwards latest: Former BBC newsreader faces sentencing for making indecent images of childrenThe disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards will be sentenced at Westminster Magistrates' Court today after he admitted to three counts of making indecent images of children. Follow live updates from court.
Read more »