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Jimmy Savile scandal: Inquiry begins into BBC culture Jimmy Savile scandal: Inquiry begins into BBC culture
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An inquiry is to begin into the culture and practices at the BBC in the era of alleged sexual abuse by Jimmy Savile.An inquiry is to begin into the culture and practices at the BBC in the era of alleged sexual abuse by Jimmy Savile.
Former appeal court judge Dame Janet Smith will also consider whether the BBC child protection and whistle-blowing policies are fit for purpose.Former appeal court judge Dame Janet Smith will also consider whether the BBC child protection and whistle-blowing policies are fit for purpose.
Police are investigating allegations TV star Savile sexually abused some 300 young people over a 40-year period.Police are investigating allegations TV star Savile sexually abused some 300 young people over a 40-year period.
As part of the police inquiry, ex-pop star Gary Glitter has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of sex offences.As part of the police inquiry, ex-pop star Gary Glitter has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of sex offences.
Glitter, 68, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was arrested at home and questioned at a London police station on Sunday before being released on bail until mid-December.Glitter, 68, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was arrested at home and questioned at a London police station on Sunday before being released on bail until mid-December.
The former glam rock star is the first person to be arrested in connection with the Metropolitan Police's Savile abuse investigation.The former glam rock star is the first person to be arrested in connection with the Metropolitan Police's Savile abuse investigation.
Scotland Yard has said it is following about 400 lines of inquiry as part of the investigation into claims that Savile, who died last year aged 84, abused hundreds of young girls and some boys. Separately, former BBC governor for Wales Sir Roger Jones has said he had suspicions about Savile more than a decade ago.
Sir Roger, who is also a former UK chairman of Children in Need, said he heard of rumours about Savile from staff working for the charity in London.
Child protection
He said: "I think we all recognised he was a pretty creepy sort of character.
"When I was with Children in Need we took the decision that we didn't want him anywhere near the charity and we just stepped up our child protection policies - which again would have put him at risk if he tried anything."
But Sir Roger said he was unable to take the matter any further.
"If you're going to go on the attack and make claims against him then you'd need evidence, hard evidence that simply wasn't there," he said.
Scotland Yard says it is following about 400 lines of inquiry as part of the investigation into claims that Savile, who died last year aged 84, abused hundreds of young girls and some boys.
The BBC also set up inquiries in the wake of the scandal.The BBC also set up inquiries in the wake of the scandal.
Dame Janet previously led the Shipman Inquiry, which examined the activities of serial killer GP Dr Harold Shipman.Dame Janet previously led the Shipman Inquiry, which examined the activities of serial killer GP Dr Harold Shipman.
She will gather evidence from people who have made allegations about being sexually abused by Savile on BBC premises or while on location for the corporation, and from those who claim they raised concerns either formally or informally about his activities.She will gather evidence from people who have made allegations about being sexually abused by Savile on BBC premises or while on location for the corporation, and from those who claim they raised concerns either formally or informally about his activities.
She will also look at "the extent to which BBC personnel were or ought to have been aware of unlawful and/or inappropriate conduct by Jimmy Savile on BBC premises or on location for the BBC".She will also look at "the extent to which BBC personnel were or ought to have been aware of unlawful and/or inappropriate conduct by Jimmy Savile on BBC premises or on location for the BBC".
Meanwhile, former Sky News head Nick Pollard is already examining whether there were BBC management failings over a Newsnight investigation into Savile abuse claims that was shelved last year.
Another review will examine sexual harassment policies at the BBC.
'Reflected glory''Reflected glory'
In a separate inquiry former Sky News head Nick Pollard is already examining whether there were BBC management failings over a Newsnight investigation into Savile abuse claims that was shelved last year.
Another review will examine sexual harassment policies at the BBC.
Allegations of sexual abuse against Savile have continued to mount since claims were first made public in an ITV documentary at the beginning of October.Allegations of sexual abuse against Savile have continued to mount since claims were first made public in an ITV documentary at the beginning of October.
Savile's nephew Roger Foster has told the BBC that he did not believe the allegations at first, but as so many have surfaced he is now "convinced that the vast majority of them are true".Savile's nephew Roger Foster has told the BBC that he did not believe the allegations at first, but as so many have surfaced he is now "convinced that the vast majority of them are true".
He said he could not understand how his uncle, who did so much charity work, "could have such a dark side to him".He said he could not understand how his uncle, who did so much charity work, "could have such a dark side to him".
In a Radio 5 live interview, Mr Foster explained why he had never had any suspicions about his uncle's private life.In a Radio 5 live interview, Mr Foster explained why he had never had any suspicions about his uncle's private life.
"Whether they were young teenage girls or old-age pensioners, people always wanted to talk to him - so I never had any reason at all to doubt that there was anything other than the fact that people just wanted a little bit of that reflected glory because they were chatting to this famous person.""Whether they were young teenage girls or old-age pensioners, people always wanted to talk to him - so I never had any reason at all to doubt that there was anything other than the fact that people just wanted a little bit of that reflected glory because they were chatting to this famous person."
Mr Foster said he did not believe his uncle had "hoodwinked" his friends and colleagues - he had instead kept his public and his private life separate.Mr Foster said he did not believe his uncle had "hoodwinked" his friends and colleagues - he had instead kept his public and his private life separate.
"I don't think he hoodwinked them because hoodwinking suggests that you've gone and done it deliberately and with some kind of ulterior motive in mind."I don't think he hoodwinked them because hoodwinking suggests that you've gone and done it deliberately and with some kind of ulterior motive in mind.
"I really don't think that's the right word, but his private life he kept to himself.""I really don't think that's the right word, but his private life he kept to himself."