All articles tagged with #bbc investigation
Teacher Patrick Lawler, who expressed extremist views and made offensive comments about Islam and others, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after a disciplinary hearing found him guilty of professional misconduct and bringing the profession into disrepute, citing his involvement with far-right groups and inappropriate classroom behavior.
A BBC investigation reveals disturbing stories of women trafficked to Dubai under false pretenses, forced into prostitution, subjected to degrading acts including 'porta potty' parties, and facing racial discrimination, with some women falling to their deaths amid ongoing investigations.
Gregg Wallace, the long-time host of MasterChef, has been dismissed following an investigation into multiple allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior and misconduct from over 50 individuals, including groping and inappropriate comments. Wallace denies the claims, which have sparked a broader discussion about workplace culture and safeguarding in the media industry. An independent law firm is currently reviewing the allegations, and Wallace has publicly defended himself, claiming he has been cleared of the most serious accusations.
The parents of a seven-year-old boy who died after contracting HIV from contaminated blood have expressed their inability to forgive those responsible, as a BBC investigation revealed that the doctor who administered the blood product had broken his own rules. The UK infected blood inquiry is set to release its report on May 20.
A Ukrainian man, Leonid Zakutenko, has been identified by the BBC as a seller of a deadly chemical linked to at least 130 UK deaths, which he advertised on a suicide forum. Despite denying the claims, an investigation found that he has been supplying the substance for years. The chemical, which can prove fatal even in small doses, has been linked to numerous deaths, prompting calls for firmer action against both the sellers and the online forum. The government cites the new Online Safety Act as a potential tool to restrict access to such forums.
Undercover footage shows a Turkish weight-loss surgeon advising a BBC reporter to gain weight in order to qualify for gastric sleeve surgery, despite her healthy BMI. The surgeon's unethical practices were uncovered during a BBC investigation into cheap weight-loss "holidays" abroad, where some companies were found to accept patients with BMIs below the typical threshold for bariatric surgery. Experts have raised concerns about the risks and ethics of pushing patients to undergo unnecessary weight-loss surgery, emphasizing the importance of proper medical assessment and caution when considering such procedures.