Bafta to revoke future winners’ awards in cases of serious criminal convictions
by Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6S6NE)
Academy unveils new forfeiture process' after review prompted by case of disgraced Bafta winner Huw Edwards
The British Academy of Film and Television will be able to strip future winners of their awards in cases of proven dishonesty" or if they're convicted of a serious criminal offence.
New provisions added to the Bafta rulebook give the body the power to retrospectively revoke competition honours, starting with winners in 2025.
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