A report published this afternoon will criticise the handling of allegations about Martin Bashir’s interview with Diana, Princess of WalesMartin Bashir used deceitful methods in breach of BBC guidelines to secure his interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, an official inquiry is understood to have found. The broadcaster faces a crisis as a six-month inquiry conducted by Lord Dyson, a former Master of the Rolls, will criticise the conduct of Lord Hall of Birkenhead, the former head of the corporation, and other senior executives in the handling of allegations about Bashir’s work on Panorama. SponsoredHall was identified in 60 pages of previously secret documents as a key figure in the effort to protect the presenter. The findings could pave the way for compensation claims from BBC workers and royal staff who lost their roles as a result of Bashir’s deceit. Hall, now chairman

Source: The Times May 19, 2021 23:57 UTC