Bafta suspends Harvey Weinstein's membership - BBC News
The British film and TV academy says his alleged behaviour is "completely unacceptable".
Bafta, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, has suspended Harvey Weinstein's membership from the organisation.

It is in light of allegations against the film producer which include sexual assault and harassment.

Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow and Heather Graham are some of the stars who have come forward with allegations.

Bafta released a statement saying it hoped the announcement would send "a clear message".

The announcement said: "Whilst Bafta has previously been a beneficiary of Mr Weinstein's support for its charitable work, it considers the reported alleged behaviour completely unacceptable and incompatible with Bafta's values.

"This has led to Mr Weinstein's suspension, and it will be followed by a formal process as laid out in Bafta's constitution.

"We hope this announcement sends a clear message that such behaviour has absolutely no place in our industry."

Weinstein's name has also been removed from the list of trustees of Bafta New York.

Angelina Jolie and Gwneth Paltrow have made allegations about Weinstein's behaviour

A number of allegations about Weinstein's behaviour, including accusations of sexual assault and harassment from actresses he has worked with, emerged this week.

Weinstein's wife, Marchesa co-owner Georgina Chapman, has now said she is leaving him.

Weinstein has admitted his behaviour has "caused a lot of pain" but described many of the allegations against him as "patently false". His spokeswoman has said "any allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied".

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