Bafta apologises for events surrounding John Davidson's Tourette's outburst

"The Bafta board said it accepted the conclusions in full. It said: We apologise unreservedly to the Black community, for whom the racist language used carries real pain, brutality, and trauma."

"The review identified a number of structural weaknesses in Bafta's planning, escalation procedures and crisis coordination arrangements, particularly regarding the nature of the risk associated with a live broadcast appearance."

"The BBC's executive complaints unit said the inclusion of the N-word in the broadcast was highly offensive and had no editorial justification, although the breach was unintentional."

Bafta issued an unreserved apology following an independent review that identified significant weaknesses in its planning and crisis procedures. The review was prompted by John Davidson's involuntary outburst of the N-word during the ceremony. It highlighted a lack of understanding of risks associated with live broadcasts and inadequate escalation of early warning signs. The Bafta board accepted the review's conclusions and apologized to the Black community, the disability community, and all affected by the incident. The BBC also faced criticism for airing the slur despite a tape delay, which was deemed a breach of editorial standards.

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