Sexual harassment is rife on comedy circuit and women lack protections, MPs told

Women using informal warning systems to protect themselves and others, comedian tells equalities committee

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Sexual harassment and abuse on the comedy circuit has is persistent and under-reported, with protections available to women often limited or absent, a comedian has told MPs.

Performers and campaigners said many female comedians are left to rely on informal warning systems to try to keep themselves safe but added that these systems can expose women to further risks.