フジテレビ社長しゃちょう “人権じんけん尊重そんちょうの姿勢しせい 根付ねつかせることが重要じゅうよう”

On March 31, a third-party committee set up by Fuji Television and its parent company recognized that a former female announcer was sexually assaulted by Masahiro Nakai in the course of her duties and severely pursued the responsibility of the management and corporate culture that were behind this incident.

<br>Kenji Shimizu, President of Fuji Television, expressed the view that it is important to instill a stance of respecting human rights and compliance through the recurrence prevention measures announced on the 31st, in order to revitalize management.

The third-party committee, in the investigation report released on the 31st, recognized that the former female announcer was a victim of sexual violence from Mr. Nakai in the course of work and pointed out that the companys management lacked the awareness and ability to make appropriate management decisions with a perspective of fact-checking, risk assessment, and respect for human rights.

In addition, it was stated that harassment was widespread throughout the company, and the responsibility of the management and the corporate culture were severely questioned.

<br>Regarding this, Fuji Televisions President Shimizu stated on the morning of the 1st, when asked by reporters about the handling of those involved, We want to promptly confirm the facts and carry out necessary actions with necessary procedures.

<br><br>Also, when asked whether the recurrence prevention measures announced on the 31st would lead to the resumption of commercials that companies are holding off on, it was stated, Yesterday, we introduced various measures regarding human rights, but whether these will take root properly is also important.

The important thing is to do it thoroughly, and I want you to watch, he said.