Latitude festival commits to tackling sexual violence

More than 100 UK festivals pledge to take a survivor-led approach

Author: Emma SmithPublished 16th May 2022

More than 100 UK festivals - including Latitude - have committed to tackling sexual violence.

The festivals have pledged to take a survivor-led approach and that all allegations will be taken seriously.

Charities including Rape Crisis England and Wales, Good Night Out and Safe Gigs For Women have provided input and guidance for the initiative, which was originally launched in 2017.

The charter of best practice that 103 festivals in the UK have signed up to, states that all allegations of sexual assault, violence and harassment will be taken seriously, acted on promptly and investigated.

The festivals, will strive to deliver a safe environment for audiences, performers and workers.

Kelly Bennaton from Rape Crisis England and Wales said: "Festival goers deserve to know that if they report sexual assault they will be listened to and believed."

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