However, in Japan and in Japanese, anime (a term derived from a shortening of the English word animation) describes all animated works, regardless of style or origin. Outside Japan and in English, anime refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. The corporation is now trying to investigate the claim against the presenter, protect that person's privacy while the facts are established, and respond publicly to the allegations, all while avoiding placing high-profile staff under suspicion.Anime ( Japanese: アニメ, IPA: ( listen)) is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. It faced its gravest crisis in 2012 when it emerged that Jimmy Savile, one of the most recognisable TV personalities of the 1970s and 80s, was a prolific sex offender. Earlier this year its highest paid presenter Gary Lineker sparked a free-speech row by criticising the government's immigration policy. "The events of recent days have shown how complex and challenging these kinds of cases can be and how vital it is that they are handled with the utmost diligence and care," BBC Director General Tim Davie told reporters after the corporation published its annual report.ĭavie, who said he had not personally spoken to the presenter, said the new information provided by the Sun on July 6 "clearly related to potential criminal activity".įunded by a licence fee paid by every TV-watching household, the BBC often faces criticism as it tries to be impartial.
The Sun contacted the BBC seven weeks later on July 6 with different allegations, the broadcaster said on Tuesday, and senior management were informed for the first time. The BBC said it made two unsuccessful attempts - one email and one phone call - to respond to the complainant.
The family member contacted BBC Audience Services the next day.
According to a timeline published by the broadcaster, a member of the young person's family walked into a BBC building on May 18 to make a complaint.
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